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Of or pertaining to thermolysis.

To subject to thermolysis; to dissociate by heat.

Magnetism as affected or caused by the action of heat; the relation of heat to magnetism.

An instrument for measuring temperature, founded on the principle that changes of temperature in bodies are accompained by proportional changes in their volumes or dimensions.

Of or pertaining to a thermometer; as, the thermometrical scale or tube.

In a thermometrical manner; by means of a thermometer.

An instrument for recording graphically the variations of temperature, or the indications of a thermometer.

The estimation of temperature by the use of a thermometric apparatus.

A heat engine; a hot-air engine.

Same as Thermopile.

A neurosis caused by exposure to heat.

Neutrality as regards heat effects.

Heat-loving; -- applied esp. to certain bacteria.

A portable form of telethermometer, using a telephone in connection with a differential thermometer.

An apparatus for conveying heat, as a case containing material which retains its heat for a considerable period.

alternate bars of antimony and bismuth, or any two metals having different capacities for the conduction of heat, connected with an astatic galvanometer, which is very sensibly affected by the electric current induced in the system of bars when exposed even to the feeblest degrees of heat.

A device for the automatic regulation of temperature; a thermostat.

An instrument for indicating changes of temperature without indicating the degree of heat by which it is affected; especially, an instrument contrived by Count Rumford which, as modified by Professor Leslie, was afterward called the differential thermometer.

Of or pertaining to the thermoscope; made by means of the thermoscope; as, thermoscopic observations.

An arrangement of siphon tubes for assisting circulation in a liquid.