thermal power; heat energy
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
thermal power; capacity to do work derived from heat energy
Commonly used in physics, engineering, and heating industries. Can refer to the physical force or to municipal heating systems.
Zhè这
zuò座
rè热
lì力
fā发
diàn电
zhàn站
wèi为
zhěng整
gè个
chéng城
shì市
gōng供
diàn电
。
This thermal power station supplies electricity to the entire city.
Dōng冬
tiān天
，
rè热
lì力
gōng公
sī司
fù负
zé责
xiàng向
jū居
mín民
gōng供
nuǎn暖
。
In winter, the heating company is responsible for providing heat to residents.
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Cóng从
rè热
lì力
xué学
jiǎo角
dù度
kàn看
，
zhè这
gè个
yǐn引
qíng擎
de的
rè热
lì力
zhuǎn转
huàn换
xiào效
lǜ率
hěn很
gāo高
。
From a thermodynamic perspective, this engine has a very high thermal conversion efficiency.