How Do You Spell THERMALISE?

Pronunciation: [θˈɜːməlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Thermalise is a seldom used variant of the verb thermalize, which means to make thermal or to adjust to a specific temperature. The pronunciation of thermalise is /ˈθɜːməlaɪz/ with the emphasis on the second syllable. Phonetically, it can be broken down into four syllables: /θ/ as in thin, /ɜː/ as in fern, /məl/ as in mammals, and /aɪz/ as in eyes. The spelling of the word follows the common British English pattern of adding -ise to a root word, whereas American English uses -ize.

THERMALISE Meaning and Definition

1. Thermalise, also spelled as thermalyze, is a verb that refers to the process of achieving thermal equilibrium or equalization of temperature among different substances or particles within a system. It is derived from the noun "thermal," which relates to heat or temperature.

   Thermalisation occurs when two or more objects, gases, or particles that are initially at different temperatures come into contact and exchange heat until they reach a state of equilibrium. This process involves the transfer of thermal energy from the warmer object to the colder one until both objects reach the same temperature. Thermalising can occur through mechanisms such as conduction, convection, or radiation.

   The concept of thermalisation is particularly significant in the field of physics, especially in studying systems at the microscopic level, such as in quantum mechanics or statistical mechanics. It is instrumental in understanding the behavior of gases, the properties of materials, and the thermal equilibrium of a system.

   The term "thermalise" can also be used figuratively to describe the process of adapting or acclimatizing to a certain temperature or climate. It implies the adjustment or attunement of organisms or systems to suit the prevailing thermal conditions. For example, in the context of ecological studies, it may refer to the ability of organisms to adjust to a particular thermal environment over time.

Etymology of THERMALISE

The word "thermalise" has its etymology in the noun "thermal", which comes from the Greek word "thermos" meaning "hot". The suffix "-ise" or "-ize" in English is derived from the Greek verb suffix "-izo", indicating the process of making something or causing a certain state. Therefore, "thermalise" can be understood as the process of making something thermal or causing it to become hot.

Conjugate verb Thermalise

CONDITIONAL

I would thermalise

you would thermalise

he/she/it would thermalise

we would thermalise

they would thermalise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be thermalising

you would be thermalising

he/she/it would be thermalising

we would be thermalising

they would be thermalising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have thermalise

you would have thermalise

he/she/it would have thermalise

we would have thermalise

they would have thermalise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been thermalising

you would have been thermalising

he/she/it would have been thermalising

we would have been thermalising

they would have been thermalising

FUTURE

I will thermalise

you will thermalise

he/she/it will thermalise

we will thermalise

they will thermalise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be thermalising

you will be thermalising

he/she/it will be thermalising

we will be thermalising

they will be thermalising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have thermalised

you will have thermalised

he/she/it will have thermalised

we will have thermalised

they will have thermalised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been thermalising

you will have been thermalising

he/she/it will have been thermalising

we will have been thermalising

they will have been thermalising

IMPERATIVE

you thermalise

we let´s thermalise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to thermalise

PAST

I thermalised

you thermalised

he/she/it thermalised

we thermalised

they thermalised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was thermalising

you were thermalising

he/she/it was thermalising

we were thermalising

they were thermalising

PAST PARTICIPLE

thermalised

PAST PERFECT

I had thermalised

you had thermalised

he/she/it had thermalised

we had thermalised

they had thermalised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been thermalising

you had been thermalising

he/she/it had been thermalising

we had been thermalising

they had been thermalising

PRESENT

I thermalise

you thermalise

he/she/it thermalises

we thermalise

they thermalise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am thermalising

you are thermalising

he/she/it is thermalising

we are thermalising

they are thermalising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

thermalising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have thermalised

you have thermalised

he/she/it has thermalised

we have thermalised

they have thermalised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been thermalising

you have been thermalising

he/she/it has been thermalising

we have been thermalising

they have been thermalising