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

Examples of thermogenic in a Sentence

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Stimulants such as caffeine are often considered the most effective ingredients in thermogenic fat burners like PrimeShred and Instant Knockout Cut. Robert James and, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024 Most studies have shown that l-theanine provides a thermogenic response in mice studies, which lends promise that this ingredient will work as a thermogenic to boost metabolism and burn fat. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024 Imagine a homemade hot compress, where two unlikely household heroes - rice and a sock - come together to create cozy, thermogenic magic. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024 The combination of appetite suppression, thermogenic fat burners, energy boosters, and metabolism stimulators, means this product targets body fat from every angle. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023 Instant Knockout Cut contains 100mg of cayenne pepper seeds per serving, an adequate dosage to benefit from thermogenic fat burning. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023 Metabolic Boosters Metabolic boosters contain thermogenic (heat-creating) compounds that cause the body to burn more calories without the need for exercise. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023 Instant Knockout Cut is a thermogenic fat burner that is designed to help people lose weight by combatting the issue from every angle. Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023 Trimtone has remarkable thermogenic qualities that help your body burn fat, while its other ingredients keep you on track by suppressing your appetite. Dallas News, 21 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thermogenic was in 1855

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“Thermogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermogenic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

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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