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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Doggy coats can make a difference, especially for short-haired dogs and smaller breeds, which lose body heat faster than large, fluffy dogs. —

Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 The front pockets are lined with fleece, functioning as hand warmers on especially cold days, while the longer hem provides extra coverage, effectively locking in body heat. —

Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024 These kinds of office chairs maximize airflow, allowing body heat to dissipate instead of trapping it. —

Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024 Essentially, mosquitoes and other bugs choose who to bite based on overall smell, body heat, and sweat, and are obviously much more prevalent in wet and warm parts of the country. —

Kristin Canning, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for body heat