hypothermal

hypothermal
/huy'peuh therr"meuhl/, adj.
1. lukewarm; tepid.
2. characterized by subnormal body temperature.
3. Geol. (of mineral deposits) formed at great depths and high temperatures.
[1895-1900; HYPO- + THERMAL]

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