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body heat
noun
: heat produced in the body of a living animal by metabolic and physical activities
called also animal heat
Examples of body heat in a Sentence
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Then, the pomade can be used as a solid perfume, rubbed along the pulse points at the neck and wrist to diffuse with body heat.
—Lily Stewart, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024
Using a fan, manual or electric, can also help lose excess body heat.
Sit or lay down: Heat illness can compromise blood flow.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 10 May 2024
The creamy texture melts with body heat and does an incredible job of soothing and healing the raw and sore skin on and around my nipples.
—Ashleigh Morley, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
The thermogenic properties of the capsimax blend enable the fat-burning process by increasing your internal body heat.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The layer of mesh on the inside helps with retaining body heat in colder temperatures.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Infants also lose body heat quicker than adults since their body surface area is greater than their weight.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 19 Mar. 2024
What to Pack for a Winter Camping Trip Mummy Sleeping Bag
To keep warm on frosty nights, consider a mummy-style sleeping bag — they’re designed to retain body heat with layers of insulation and a hood that keeps your head warm.
—Adrienne Jordan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2024
The latter traps body heat to keep you noticeably warmer without adding much thickness.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1861, in the meaning defined above
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“Body heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20heat. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Medical Definition
body heat
noun
: heat produced in the body of a living animal by metabolic and physical activity
called also animal heat
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