body heat
noun
: heat produced in the body of a living animal by metabolic and physical activities
called also animal heat
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Some research suggests people may eat more in colder environments to generate body heat, but Frie said the evidence remains mixed.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
At temperatures closer to body heat (around 98 degrees), growth can be even faster.
—Evan Moore
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Sufficient bedding and a door flap must be in place to maintain body heat.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Wear gloves and a hat, as at least half of your body heat will be lost if your head is uncovered.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 13 Dec. 2025
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
At temperatures closer to body heat (around 98 degrees), growth can be even faster.
—Evan Moore
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Sufficient bedding and a door flap must be in place to maintain body heat.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Wear gloves and a hat, as at least half of your body heat will be lost if your head is uncovered.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Body heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20heat. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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