geotherm

ˈdʒiː.ɵərˌθɜːm

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measure of geothermal activity, equal to one milliwatt per square centimeter.

“The researchers studied the geotherm of the volcano’s surface.”

2. noun

A heat source or a point of high geothermal activity, especially in a region of volcanic activity.

“The geotherm near the hot spring was an ideal spot for a geothermal power plant.”

Synonyms

  • geothermal anomaly
  • thermal hotspot

Antonyms

  • cold spot
  • non-thermal zone