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What does the term 'endothermic' mean?
What does the term 'endothermic' mean?
- requires heat from outside the body
- heated from within the body (correct)
- a device that measures temperature
- related to heat or temperature
What is the definition of 'exothermic'?
What is the definition of 'exothermic'?
- related to temperature
- requires heat to be absorbed from outside the body (correct)
- heated from within the body
- a unit of heat
What is a therm?
What is a therm?
a unit of heat equal to 1,000 great calories
What does 'thermal' relate to?
What does 'thermal' relate to?
Define thermodynamic.
Define thermodynamic.
What is a thermograph?
What is a thermograph?
What is the purpose of a thermometer?
What is the purpose of a thermometer?
Define thermophile.
Define thermophile.
What is a thermos?
What is a thermos?
What does a thermostat do?
What does a thermostat do?
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Endothermic and Exothermic Definitions
- Endothermic: Refers to processes or organisms that generate heat from within, effectively maintaining body temperature.
- Exothermic: Involves processes that require heat to be absorbed from the environment, often leading to a loss of internal heat.
Units of Heat
- Therm: A measurement unit representing heat, precisely equal to 1,000 large calories, used in energy calculations.
Heat-Related Terms
- Thermal: Pertains to anything associated with heat or temperature, crucial in various scientific studies and applications.
- Thermodynamic: Relates to the branch of physics focusing on heat transformation into various energy forms, important in understanding energy efficiency.
Measurement Devices
- Thermograph: A device specifically designed to automatically track and record temperature fluctuations over time.
- Thermometer: An essential instrument used to accurately measure temperature, vital in scientific research, medicine, and meteorology.
Temperature-Adapted Organisms
- Thermophile: Organisms, such as certain bacteria and algae, that thrive in extreme heat environments, demonstrating unique biochemical adaptations.
Insulation Technology
- Thermos: A specialized double-walled container designed to maintain the temperature of its contents, keeping liquids hot or cold for extended periods.
Temperature Regulation
- Thermostat: A crucial device that regulates temperature in various environments, including homes and laboratories, maintaining desired heat levels efficiently.
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