noun-modifying (irregular)
thermal (prenominal)
Used as a prenominal modifier in technical or product contexts, e.g., サーマルプリンター (thermal printer), サーマルカメラ (thermal camera).
Thermal printers don't use ink.
thermal garment; thermals
Refers to heat-retaining clothing, especially underwear. Often used in outdoor or winter sports contexts.
I wear thermals for winter mountain climbing.
Measure temperature with a thermal camera.
thermal recycling
Borrowed from English 'thermal'.