microtherm

[ mahy-kruh-thurm ]

noun

1. a plant requiring a minimum of heat for growth.

Other Words From

• micro·thermic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of microtherm¹

First recorded in 1870–75; micro- + -therm

Example Sentences

Among its other products: � The Microtherm, a machine which uses radar waves to apply heat to sprains, sore muscles, infected sinuses, etc.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week's conference heard that the Raytheon Microtherm has advantages over ordinary diathermy.

From Time Magazine Archive