| thermotonometer | An instrument for measuring the degree of thermosystaltism, or muscular contraction under the influence of heat. Origin: thermo-+ G. Tonos, tone, tension, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
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| thermotropic | <botany> Manifesting thermotropism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thermotropism | <botany> The phenomenon of turning towards a source of warmth, seen in the growing parts of some plants. Origin: Thermo- + Gr. To turn Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thermotype | A picture (as of a slice of wood) obtained by first wetting the object slightly with hydrochloric or dilute sulphuric acid, then taking an impression with a press, and next strongly heating this impression. Origin: Thermo- + -type. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thermovoltaic | <physics> Of or relating to heat and electricity; especially, relating to thermal effects produced by voltaic action. Origin: Thermo- + voltaic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |