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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 endothermic | heated from WITHIN the body like mammals such as a human |
| exothermic | needs to absorb heat from OUTSIDE the body like reptiles such as a snake |
| therm | a unit of heat equal to 1000 great calories |
| thermal | related to heat or temperature (often something which will keep you warm like a blanket) |
| thermodynamic | an energy source that changes heat so that it can operate machinery |
| thermograph | a device that records or writes down the changes in temperature |
| thermometer | an instrument which is used to measure the temperature of something |
| thermophile | organisms such as algae or bacteria which live in places with very high temperatures |
| thermos | a container which is used to keep food or liquids warm |
| thermostat | a device that controls the temperature of the heat in a building or vehicle |
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