Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Of or relating to the internal heat of the earth.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Geothermic.
  • noun A line connecting places having the same temperature at a given depth below the earth's surface. Geothermic degree.See degree.

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  • adjective pertaining to heat energy extracted from reservoirs in the earth's interior

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth

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Examples

  • In fact, the word "geothermal" comes from the Greek words geo (Earth) and therme

    CNN.com 2009

  • In fact, the word "geothermal" comes from the Greek words geo (Earth) and therme

    CNN.com 2009

  • I am so impressed with all the latest technology in geothermal energy-it makes so much sense using the natural resources under the earth for clean, efficient and renewable energy.

    Sustainable Design Update » Blog Archive » 50 Green Engineering Blogs 2010

  • Operating upon principles found in geothermal technology, this system is even more efficient than radiant flooring.

    World Wildlife Fund Builds Carbon Neutral Headquarters | Inhabitat 2009

  • ‘High prices and climate change are definitely creating a renaissance in geothermal interest’

    Volcanoes Are Latest ‘Solution’ To Solving World’s Energy Crisis | Disinformation 2008

  • "We believe that our short term geothermal exploration program, which is well funded with nearly US$11 million raised since August 2009 and US$10 million in matching grants, will go a long way towards attracting prospective joint venture partners and moving our project to feasibility."

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2009

  • "We believe that our short term geothermal exploration program, which is well funded with nearly US$11 million raised since August 2009 and US$10 million in matching grants, will go a long way towards attracting prospective joint venture partners and moving our project to feasibility."

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2009

  • "We believe that our short term geothermal exploration program, which is well funded with nearly US$11 million raised since August 2009 and US$10 million in matching grants, will go a long way towards attracting prospective joint venture partners and moving our project to feasibility."

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2009

  • The Energy Report: Greg, in one of your articles, you call geothermal the "sleeping giant" of renewable energy.

    SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page The Energy Report 2009

  • The Energy Report: Greg, in one of your articles, you call geothermal the "sleeping giant" of renewable energy.

    IBTimes.com RSS Feed - Politics & Policy 2009

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