Definition

1. Noun:
   • Energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earth: Geothermal energy is a form of renewable power generated by harnessing the natural heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Iceland generates a significant portion of its electricity from geothermal energy.
  • The feasibility of a project depends on the local potential for geothermal energy.

Advanced Usage

• "Harnessing geothermal energy": The process of capturing and utilizing the Earth's subsurface heat.
  • Harnessing geothermal energy requires specialized drilling technology.
• "Geothermal energy potential": The estimated amount of usable heat energy available in a specific geological area.
  • Scientists are assessing the geothermal energy potential of the region.

Variants and Related Words

• Geothermal (adj): Relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth.
  • The area is known for its geothermal activity.
• Geothermal power (n): Electricity generated by using geothermal energy.
  • The geothermal power plant supplies energy to 10,000 homes.

Synonyms

• Earth heat power: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the source.
• Subsurface thermal energy: A technical term focusing on the heat's location.

Related Phrases

• Geothermal heat pump: A system that uses the stable ground temperature for heating and cooling buildings.
  • Installing a geothermal heat pump can reduce heating costs.
• Geothermal reservoir: A subsurface zone of permeable rock containing hot water or steam.
  • The engineers located a promising geothermal reservoir.

Noun

1. energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earth