Geothermal Meaning in English

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US

ˌdʒioʊˈθɝməɫ

jee-oh-THER-muhl

UK

dʒˌiːəʊθˈɜːməl

jee-oh-THUR-muhl

Definition

Relating to heat that comes from inside the earth, especially used for energy or heating.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in science, energy, and environmental topics. Common phrases: 'geothermal energy', 'geothermal power plant', 'geothermal heating'. Formal or technical; not used in casual conversation unless talking about energy.

• Spanish: geotérmico
• Portuguese (BR): geotérmico
• Portuguese (PT): geotérmico
• Chinese (Simplified): 地热的
• Chinese (Traditional): 地熱的
• Hindi: भूतापीय
• Arabic: حراري أرضي
• Bengali: ভূতাপীয়
• Russian: геотермический
• Japanese: 地熱（ちねつ）
• Vietnamese: địa nhiệt
• Korean: 지열의
• Turkish: jeotermal
• Urdu: ارضی حرارتی
• Indonesian: geotermal

Example Sentences

Geothermal energy is used to produce electricity.

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A geothermal power plant gathers heat from deep underground.

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Some homes use geothermal heating instead of gas or oil.

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I read that Iceland gets most of its power from geothermal sources.

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If you're interested in clean energy, check out geothermal technology.

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Unlike solar or wind, geothermal energy doesn't depend on the weather.

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