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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The thermogenic properties of the capsimax blend enable the fat-burning process by increasing your internal body heat.
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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
Its fibers absorb body heat and reduce body temperature up to 10°F in under 10 minutes.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
When your body is experiencing a hot flash, the hypothalamus misfires and the body heats up abruptly.
—Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 26 Sep. 2023
Wool is an excellent insulator and will harness the power of your body heat to warm you up.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024
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
Its fibers absorb body heat and reduce body temperature up to 10°F in under 10 minutes.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
When your body is experiencing a hot flash, the hypothalamus misfires and the body heats up abruptly.
—Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 26 Sep. 2023
Wool is an excellent insulator and will harness the power of your body heat to warm you up.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Body heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20heat. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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