athermancy

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athermancy

(æˈθɜːmənsɪ)
n
(General Physics) an inability to transmit radiant heat or infrared radiation. Also called: adiathermancy
[C19: from Greek athermantos not heated, from a-1 + thermainein to heat, from thermē heat; compare diathermancy]
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athermancy

adiathermancy.
See also: Heat
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