TCM

abbreviation for

1. traditional Chinese medicine: Chinese-based alternative therapies, including acupuncture, certain forms of massage, and some herbal remedies

Example Sentences

Hydrating the salt releases heat, which is used to heat the building, and extra heat from the heat pump at other times of day is required to dehydrate, or charge, the TCM.

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This water vapor could come directly from the ambient air, in which case the TCM is an open system.

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Or the TCM could be in an isolated chamber, evacuated of air, which is known as a closed system.

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The researchers examined the thermal performance of a TCM reactor powered by strontium chloride, which gives off heat as it reacts with water vapor in the air.

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The configuration with the best results allowed the TCM reactor to heat the air exiting the building, which is at the same temperature and humidity as the indoor air.

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