thermo-

1. a combining form meaning “heat,” “hot,” used in the formation of compound words:

   thermoplastic.

thermo-

combining_form

1. related to, caused by, or measuring heat

   thermophile

   thermodynamics

thermo–

1. A prefix that means “heat,” as in thermometer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thermo-¹

< Greek, combining form of thermós hot, thérmē heat

Word History and Origins

Origin of thermo-¹

from Greek thermos hot, thermē heat

Example Sentences

According to public records, Thermo Fisher Scientific shelled out $360,000 to Reichert's employer from 2021 to 2023; he was one of three lobbyists who worked on behalf of the Rapid DNA maker.

From Salon

The city 20 minutes west of Boston is surrounded by Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, plus firms like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Pfizer and Novartis.

From Seattle Times

Thermo Fisher Scientific, which makes a top-end machine, says it is already expanding the cryo-EM market.

From Science Magazine

It revealed that an American company, Thermo Fisher Scientific, worked with the IFS, providing equipment used to analyze DNA samples.

From Washington Times

They would not name the client, but Thermo is already filling Wegovy pens for Novo in North Carolina.

From Reuters