Nonthermal (Adjective)
Meaning
Not involving heat; "nonthermal luminescence".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The scientists studied nonthermal luminescence in various minerals to understand their optical properties.
- Nonthermal radiation therapy is being explored as a potential treatment for certain types of cancer.
- The researchers observed nonthermal effects in the material's electrical conductivity at extremely low temperatures.
- The nonthermal properties of the superconductor made it an ideal material for the high-energy application.
- The nonthermal mechanism of the chemical reaction allowed it to proceed at room temperature without any external heat source.