How to Use thermoregulation in a Sentence

thermoregulation

noun
  • This could be for thermoregulation, helping the birds to cool off, said Walsh.
    Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 19 June 2019
  • Sweat glands aid with thermoregulation and hair can help mediate the sense of touch.
    Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, 8 Jan. 2018
  • Instead, look for socks made from wool, which has natural thermoregulation to keep your feet warm and dry, or acrylic, which helps trap heat to keep your feet warm.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 7 Oct. 2022
  • It’s a smoking deal, even at full price, due to its light weight and fantastic thermoregulation.
    Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2020
  • Stellar sea lions are masters of thermoregulation and use land—and in this case, boats—to avoid predators.
    Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 3 Jan. 2020
  • The sheet set has thermoregulation properties, and the fabric wicks away moisture, so Mom can get a blissful sleep, even on hot nights.
    Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2023
  • This is called thermoregulation, which is how the nervous system tries to keep your core body temperature at around 98.6 degrees, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    Rachel Grumman Bender, SELF, 24 Feb. 2020
  • These cells and are used for energy storage and thermoregulation.
    Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 1 June 2017
  • It’s made from a recycled polyester and merino wool blend that’s super soft while helping maintain thermoregulation.
    Jill Schildhouse, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Humans rely on thermoregulation to keep warm in the wintertime.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Climate change is a challenge for thermoregulation, too.
    Jason P. Dinh, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Merrick says this will offer a glimpse into how different thermoregulation strategies may vary dependent on age and size.
    Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2023
  • These durable leggings are constructed from 100 percent merino wool with an interlock knit to help with thermoregulation.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Sipping two quarts of cool but not cold water throughout the day is also a good bet, advises Francois Haman, a human thermoregulation expert at the University of Ottawa.
    Hannah Morrill, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 May 2015
  • But the majority of researchers today posit that reduced body hair had to do with thermoregulation — specifically, with keeping cool.
    Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 17 Jan. 2019
  • Instead, they may have been involved in thermoregulation, or to maintain body temperature, and perhaps display.
    Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2022
  • This longer version is lined with the brand's iconic check pattern and is constructed with special thermoregulation technology that helps retain body heat during brisker weather.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 20 Sep. 2022
  • As the heat index rises, the miracle of internal thermoregulation that fixes our bodies at 98.6 degrees begins to crumble.
    WIRED, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Merino wool is also a great choice for its natural thermoregulation and moisture management.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
  • These areas also would have enjoyed greater reserves of standing water, which modern-day hippos require for sleeping and thermoregulation.
    Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Out of habit, many runners prefer white socks and are willing to sacrifice the superior wicking and thermoregulation qualities that merino wool offers.
    Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2014
  • In effect, just by suspension at two levels, nearly one entire extra surface is available for thermoregulation and cooling.
    Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019
  • Instead, search for materials like cashmere and wool — which offer natural thermoregulation — or acrylic, a synthetic alternative to wool which helps trap hot air for warmth.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 4 Jan. 2023
  • There are typically more down hairs in an animal’s coat than any other hair type, and these are primarily used for thermoregulation (creating an insulating layer next to the skin).
    Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 24 Dec. 2020
  • Mammals have to thermoregulate, adjusting their own body temperatures to stay warm or to cool off, and thermoregulation has long been associated with sleep.
    National Geographic, 10 July 2019
  • Climate change is expected to turn most of the bird's habitat hotter and drier and in turn, affect prey availability and vegetation cover that the birds require for nesting, predator avoidance, and thermoregulation.
    Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2022
  • Philipps completed each sequence with the finesse of a former cheerleader, all while dripping, unself-consciously, in sweat, like a Workin’ Out Barbie come to life for the express purpose of experiencing thermoregulation.
    Allie Jones, The Cut, 5 Apr. 2018
  • The researchers were able to study collective thermoregulation behaviors in the colony, influence bee movement within the hive by modulating temperatures, and notice new patterns of movement.
    IEEE Spectrum, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Holmes explained that certain elements—skin, sweat glands, the circulatory system, and the hypothalamus—play key roles in thermoregulation.
    Korin Miller, Health, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The physiological function of these features was likely thermoregulation in order to keep K. kely from freezing to death since smaller animals have a harder time retaining heat.
    Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 19 July 2020

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