thermology
nounUK /θɜːˈmɒlədʒi/
US /θɜːrˈmɑːlədʒi/
Thermology is the study of heat and how it moves and changes things.
In thermology class, we learned how heat travels from a hot cup into the cool air.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The branch of physics that deals with heat and its effects.
Thermology helps engineers design better insulation for homes.
3. The scientific measurement and analysis of body heat for medical purposes.
Doctors used thermology to detect the inflammation in his knee.
4. The study of heat patterns in the environment, such as in buildings or the earth.
Satellite thermology revealed hot spots across the volcanic region.