Erdwärme

geothermal heat

noun AYRT-ver-meh Rare

Also means

earth heat

Usage Note

Erdwärme refers to the thermal energy stored in the earth's crust and mantle. It is a key renewable energy source; Geothermie is the technical term, while Erdwärme is used in everyday energy and environment discussions.

Examples

"Erdwärme kann zur umweltfreundlichen Heizung von Gebäuden genutzt werden."

Natural Translation

Geothermal heat can be used to heat buildings in an environmentally friendly way.

Literal Translation

Earth-heat can to the environmentally-friendly heating of buildings be-used.

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