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diathermanism

diathermanism noun: the doctrine or phenomena of the transmission of radiant heat.

Noun

diathermanism (uncountable)

  1. (archaic, rare) The doctrine or phenomena of the transmission of radiant heat.
    • The term diathermanism has been invented to express the In order to ascertain the mean daily range1850, The Practical Mechanic's Journal

Questions about diathermanism

What does diathermanism mean?
Diathermanism means the doctrine or phenomena of the transmission of radiant heat.
What part of speech is diathermanism?
Diathermanism is a noun.

Words near diathermanism in the dictionary

  1. diathermal
  2. diathermance
  3. diathermancies
  4. diathermancy
  5. diathermaneity
  6. diathermanism
  7. diathermanous
  8. diathermia
  9. diathermic
  10. diathermies
  11. diathermocoagulation

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