thermogenic

adjective

ther·​mo·​gen·​ic ˌthər-mə-ˈje-nik How to pronounce thermogenic (audio)
: relating to, caused by, or inducing the production of heat
thermogenic dietary supplements
thermogenic destruction of bacteria
also : producing heat
thermogenic flowers
thermogenic organs

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In 2023, Tinsley and colleagues at Texas Tech published another study examining EHP Labs’ ready-to-drink thermogenic beverage, OxyShred Ultra Energy. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Those that smell are thermogenic, meaning their spadixes generate heat that radiates their tell-tale smell through the air, attracting insects that crave rotting meat. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 Unlike shivering, which produces heat through rapid muscle contractions, thermogenic leak relies on the mitochondria in muscle cells to release heat instead of producing ATP for contractions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026 The thermogenic organ itself is the spadix, the central spike inside the hooded spathe. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thermogenic

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First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of thermogenic was in 1855

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thermogenic

adjective
ther·​mo·​gen·​ic ˌthər-mə-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce thermogenic (audio)
: of or relating to the production of heat : producing heat
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