Thermogenesis

//ˌθəːmə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The generation of heat in an organism, especially by biochemical means uncountable

Synonyms

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blazingblisteringburningcalcinationcinerationcombustion

Etymology

From thermo- + -genesis.

Related phrases

nonshivering thermogenesis

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