a combining form meaning “heat,” “hot,” used in the formation of compound words: thermoplastic.

What does the word Thermo mean?

Thermo- is a determinant and a word forming element that relates to heat, warmth, hot, temperature or thermal energy. ... It can also be used to form compound words, which may start at the beginning, middle, or at the end of the words. Example are thermoplastic, thermometers, termostat, hyperthermia,endothermic, etc.

Is Thermo a Greek word?

before vowels therm-, word-forming element meaning "hot, heat, temperature," used in scientific and technical words, from Greek thermos "hot, warm," therme "heat" (from PIE root *gwher- "to heat, warm").