A viscous fluid substance, originally with properties akin to grease, which increases the thermal conductivity of a thermal interface by filling microscopic air-gaps present due to the imperfectly flat and smooth surfaces of the components.

atmospheric turbulence due to convection currents.

(computer hardware) A printer that operates by applying heat to selected areas of specially treated paper.

plural of thermal lithosphere

A thermal insulator placed between two thermal conductors to reduce the flow of heat; often used in aluminum doors and windows.

(chemistry, metallurgy) Any of several analytical techniques that monitor the chemical and physical changes that occur as a material is heated.

plural of thermal spring

A hot spring.

(physics) A relatively slow-moving neutron whose energy is governed by the temperature of its environment.

plural of thermal neutron