adiathermic, a. Physics.
(ˌædɪəˈθɜːmɪk)
[f. Gr. ἀ not + διάθερµ-ος warmed through + -ic.]
(See quot.)
| 1867 W. Miller Elem. Chem. I. 271 Melloni terms those bodies..which do not so allow this transmission of heat..athermanous or adiathermic. |
adiathermic, a. Physics.
(ˌædɪəˈθɜːmɪk)
[f. Gr. ἀ not + διάθερµ-ος warmed through + -ic.]
(See quot.)
| 1867 W. Miller Elem. Chem. I. 271 Melloni terms those bodies..which do not so allow this transmission of heat..athermanous or adiathermic. |
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