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athermancy [æˈθɜːmənsɪ]

n

(Physics / General Physics) an inability to transmit radiant heat or infrared radiation Also called adiathermancy

[from Greek athermantos not heated, from a-¹ + thermainein to heat, from thermē heat; compare diathermancy]

athermancy

adiathermancy.

See also: Heat

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