C1 noun Formel

unthermty

/ʌnˈθɜːrmti/

The state or quality of being thermally unstable or lacking consistent temperature regulation within a system. It specifically refers to the unpredictable fluctuation of heat in materials or environments that should theoretically remain constant.

Exemples

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The unthermty of the old house made it nearly impossible to keep the living room warm during winter.

The thermal inconsistency of the old house made it nearly impossible to keep the living room warm during winter.

2

The laboratory report highlighted the unthermty of the sample, noting that the internal temperature shifted without external stimuli.

The laboratory report highlighted the thermal instability of the sample, noting that the internal temperature shifted without external stimuli.

3

Trying to bake in this oven is a nightmare because of its constant unthermty.

Trying to bake in this oven is a nightmare because of its constant heat fluctuation.

Famille de mots

Nom
unthermty
Adverbe
unthermally
Adjectif
unthermic
Apparenté
unthermtiness
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'UN-' (not) + 'THERM' (heat) + 'TY' (the state of). It's the 'not-steady-heat' state.

Quiz rapide

The engineer warned that the new alloy might exhibit ____ when exposed to sub-zero temperatures.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : unthermty

Exemples

1

The unthermty of the old house made it nearly impossible to keep the living room warm during winter.

everyday

The thermal inconsistency of the old house made it nearly impossible to keep the living room warm during winter.

2

The laboratory report highlighted the unthermty of the sample, noting that the internal temperature shifted without external stimuli.

formal

The laboratory report highlighted the thermal instability of the sample, noting that the internal temperature shifted without external stimuli.

3

Trying to bake in this oven is a nightmare because of its constant unthermty.

informal

Trying to bake in this oven is a nightmare because of its constant heat fluctuation.

4

In thermodynamic modeling, unthermty is often treated as a variable representing the breakdown of homeostatic heat control.

academic

In thermodynamic modeling, thermal irregularity is often treated as a variable representing the breakdown of homeostatic heat control.

5

Addressing the unthermty of our server rooms is essential to prevent hardware degradation and maintain uptime.

business

Addressing the heat regulation issues of our server rooms is essential to prevent hardware degradation and maintain uptime.

Famille de mots

Nom
unthermty
Adverbe
unthermally
Adjectif
unthermic
Apparenté
unthermtiness

Collocations courantes

extreme unthermty severe heat fluctuation
internal unthermty heat inconsistency within a structure
manage unthermty to control temperature irregularities
structural unthermty thermal instability caused by design
reduce unthermty to make temperature more consistent

Phrases Courantes

a state of unthermty

a condition where heat is not regulated

prone to unthermty

likely to experience temperature swings

compensate for unthermty

to adjust for heat irregularities

Souvent confondu avec

unthermty vs uncertainty

Uncertainty refers to a lack of sureness or predictability in general, whereas unthermty refers specifically to heat instability.

unthermty vs unthrifty

Unthrifty means not being frugal or failing to thrive, unrelated to thermal properties.

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Notes d'usage

Unthermty is a specialized noun primarily used in technical, scientific, or high-level academic discussions regarding thermodynamics and material science. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless emphasizing a dramatic failure in heating equipment.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners may mistakenly use 'unthermalness' or 'unthermality'; while understandable, 'unthermty' is the specific term for the state of heat instability in this context.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'UN-' (not) + 'THERM' (heat) + 'TY' (the state of). It's the 'not-steady-heat' state.

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Origine du mot

Constructed from the Greek 'thermos' (heat) with the English negative prefix 'un-' and the abstract noun suffix '-ty'.

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun can be used with definite or indefinite articles rarely used in plural form except to denote different types of thermal instability

Quiz rapide

The engineer warned that the new alloy might exhibit ____ when exposed to sub-zero temperatures.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : unthermty

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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