photothermic

[ foh-tuh-thur-mik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to the thermal effects of light.
2. pertaining to or involving both light and heat.

photothermic

/ ˌfəʊtəʊˈθɜːmɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with light and heat, esp the production of heat by light

Derived Forms

• ˌphotoˈthermically, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of photothermic¹

First recorded in 1890–95; photo- + thermic