adjective
- not involving or produced by heat
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The nonthermal radiation from the galaxy puzzled astronomers.
- Scientists studied nonthermal plasma effects in the laboratory.
- The device uses nonthermal sterilization methods.
- Nonthermal food processing preserves nutrients better.
- The nonthermal emission suggested magnetic field activity.
- Researchers developed nonthermal cancer treatment techniques.