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1. heat-absorbing
adjective. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat.
Synonyms
2. absorbing
adjective. ['əbˈzɔrbɪŋ'] capable of arousing and holding the attention.
Synonyms
Etymology
- absorbing (English)
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- absorb (English)
3. heat
noun. ['ˈhiːt'] a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature.
Etymology
- heat (English)
- hætan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hæte (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. heat
verb. ['ˈhiːt'] make hot or hotter.
Etymology
- heat (English)
- hætan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hæte (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. heat
noun. ['ˈhiːt'] the presence of heat.
Synonyms
Etymology
- heat (English)
- hætan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hæte (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. heat
noun. ['ˈhiːt'] the sensation caused by heat energy.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- heat (English)
- hætan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hæte (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. heat
noun. ['ˈhiːt'] the trait of being intensely emotional.
Synonyms
Etymology
- heat (English)
- hætan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hæte (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. heat
noun. ['ˈhiːt'] applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity.
Etymology
- heat (English)
- hætan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hæte (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. heat
noun. ['ˈhiːt'] a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race.
Synonyms
Etymology
- heat (English)
- hætan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hæte (Old English (ca. 450-1100))