thermogenic

adjective

ther·​mo·​gen·​ic ˌthər-mə-ˈje-nik 

: relating to, caused by, or inducing the production of heat

thermogenic dietary supplements

thermogenic destruction of bacteria

also : producing heat

thermogenic flowers

thermogenic organs

Examples of thermogenic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Do not forget to drink water, as hydration is important for an efficient thermogenic response. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025

Ginger is known for its thermogenic properties, which stimulate heat production in the body. —Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025

Stimulants such as caffeine are often considered the most effective ingredients in thermogenic fat burners like PrimeShred and Instant Knockout Cut. —Robert James and, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024

Most studies have shown that l-theanine provides a thermogenic response in mice studies, which lends promise that this ingredient will work as a thermogenic to boost metabolism and burn fat. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024

Imagine a homemade hot compress, where two unlikely household heroes - rice and a sock - come together to create cozy, thermogenic magic. —Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thermogenic

• allergenic
• androgenic
• antigenic
• authigenic
• autogenic
• biogenic
• bronchogenic
• chromogenic
• cryogenic
• echogenic
• estrogenic
• isogenic

Medical Definition

thermogenic

adjective

ther·​mo·​gen·​ic ˌthər-mə-ˈjen-ik 

: of or relating to the production of heat : producing heat