remedialheat
nounUK /rɪˈmiːdiəl hiːt/
US /rɪˈmiːdiəl hiːt/
Remedial heat is extra warmth used to help a hurt part of the body feel better.
The nurse applied remedial heat to his sore back.
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2. Heat used in a school or training setting to help someone catch up on learning.
The coach used remedial heat drills to help the new players adjust.
3. Warmth added to a process to fix or improve a faulty result.
The technician applied remedial heat to soften the hardened glue.
4. A gentle warming treatment given after an injury to ease stiffness.
After the sprain healed, remedial heat helped her move her ankle again.