hy·dro·ther·mal (h  dr -thûr ml)adj. 1. Of or relating to hot water. 2. Geology a. Of or relating to hot magmatic emanations rich in water. b. Of or relating to the rocks, ore deposits, and springs produced by such emanations. hy dro·thermal·ly adv. |
hydrothermal [ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθɜːməl]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) of or relating to the action of water under conditions of high temperature, esp in forming rocks and minerals
hydrothermally adv
| hydrothermal (hdr-thûrml) Relating to or produced by hot water, especially water heated underground by the Earth's internal heat.  Hydrothermal energy is power that is generated using the Earth's hot water. |
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