heat
Fire's invisible gift
Heat, a verb and noun, is related to the adjective hot.
When you heat something, you make it warmer.
Heat has the same figurative meanings as hot that are associated with anger and passion.
If a discussion heats up, it becomes more intense.
When a female animal is in heat, it is receptive to pregnancy.
If someone is applying heat, they are bringing pressure in order to achieve a result.
Extremely hot, burning
- blazingBurning very brightly
- searingBrowning with intense heat
- blisteringExtremely intense or severe
- swelteringExtremely hot, uncomfortably so
inferno · furnace · oppressive · stifling · unbearable · relentless · brutal · extreme
Intense wanting
- ardorIntense emotional warmth
- lustIntense carnal appetite
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
attraction · flame · fire · smolder · steamy · burning desire · sparks · intensity
Science of heat-energy relationships
- conductionHeat transfer through contact
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- enthalpyThermodynamic total heat quantity
kinetic · joule · BTU · combustion · exothermic · endothermic · calorimetry · entropy
Crimson-hued state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- warmthHeat you feel
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- feverElevated body temperature
Heat-measuring instrument
- degreesUnits of measurement
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- freezingExtremely cold
melting · ambient · climate · weather · heatwave · humid · sweltering · tepid
Capsicum pod or stew
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
- cayennePungent red spice
- pepperPungent dried berry spice
capsaicin · pungent · salsa · curry · wasabi · horseradish · sriracha · fiery
Burn the outside
- sautéCook quickly in fat
- simmerCook just under boiling
- broilCook with direct heat
- roastDry-heat cooking method
grill · fry · bake · braise · poach · blanch · scald · burner
Comfortable warm intimacy
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- blanketSoft bed covering
- hearthFireplace floor area
- fireplaceIndoor structure for burning
glow · embers · toasty · fleece · wool · quilt · sweater · mittens
Before the main part
- qualifying roundInitial competitive elimination stage
- semifinalSecond-to-last tournament stage
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- bracketSupport or category
playoff · trial · race · round · advance · seed · contender · frontrunner
Pressure, mental or vocal
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- criticismJudgment of faults
- deadlineTime limit for completion
crunch · interrogation · grilling · under fire · confrontation · accountability
scorching
Extremely hot, burning
- blazingBurning very brightly
- searingBrowning with intense heat
- blisteringExtremely intense or severe
sweltering · inferno · furnace · oppressive · stifling · unbearable · relentless · brutal · extreme · intense
desire
Intense wanting
chemistry · attraction · flame · fire · smolder · steamy · burning desire · sparks · intensity · excitement
thermodynamics
Science of heat-energy relationships
- conductionHeat transfer through contact
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
enthalpy · kinetic · joule · BTU · combustion · exothermic · endothermic · calorimetry · entropy · thermal
redness
Crimson-hued state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- warmthHeat you feel
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
fever · infected · inflamed · flushed · burning sensation
thermometer
Heat-measuring instrument
- degreesUnits of measurement
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
freezing · melting · ambient · climate · weather · heatwave · humid · sweltering · tepid · lukewarm
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
- cayennePungent red spice
pepper · capsaicin · pungent · salsa · curry · wasabi · horseradish · sriracha · fiery · ghost pepper
sear
Burn the outside
roast · grill · fry · bake · braise · poach · blanch · scald · burner · stovetop
coziness
Comfortable warm intimacy
fireplace · glow · embers · toasty · fleece · wool · quilt · sweater · mittens · scarf
preliminary
Before the main part
- qualifying roundInitial competitive elimination stage
- semifinalSecond-to-last tournament stage
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
bracket · playoff · trial · race · round · advance · seed · contender · frontrunner · photo finish
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- criticismJudgment of faults
deadline · crunch · interrogation · grilling · under fire · confrontation · accountability
- desertsand, sand dunes, sand dune, dune, dunes
- OlympicsOlympics, Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, Olympic medal
- physicsphysics, momentum, atom, acceleration, gravity
- word ladder wordshead, tail, lead, gold, cold
- track and fieldtrack and field, sprinters, sprinter, sprinting, sprint
- causes of damagestress, trauma, pollution, neglect, abuse
heatrelaxation
State of being unwound
ease · calm · relief · respite · low pressure
heatcoldness
Low temperature state
apathy · indifference · detachment · coolness · aloofness
- heat upRaise the temperature
- heating upIncreasing in temperature
- heated upIncreased in temperature
- heat waveExtended extreme warmth
- summer heatWarm season's high temperatures
- body heatThermal energy from metabolism
heated, heating, heater, reheat, heats, preheat, heaters, hothead, overheated