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Meaning of thermal radiation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The electromagnetic radiation emitted from a body as a consequence of its temperature; increasing the temperature of the body increases the amount of radiation produced, and shifts it to shorter wavelengths (higher frequencies) in a manner explained only by quantum mechanics.

uncountable

Equivalents

Čeština sálání
Deutsch Wärmestrahlung
Español radiación térmica
Suomi lämpösäteily
Français radiation thermique
Русский теплово́е излуче́ние
Svenska värmestrålning
Українська теплове́ випромі́нювання

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

thermal relaxation time thermal rocket thermal sensation thermal spring thermal turbulence thermal underwear

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