geisotherm

/ˈdʒiːθərm/

Definitions

1. noun

a region of the Earth’s crust where geothermal activity occurs

“The geotherm in the area made it an ideal location for a geothermal power plant.”

2. noun

a scale or map of geothermal activity in the Earth’s crust

“The geothermologists created a geotherm to predict areas of high volcanic activity.”

Synonyms

  • geothermal zone
  • therm

Antonyms

  • cryosphere