Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
algor
noun
/ˈæl.ɡər/
Definition
A term used to describe a state of coldness, particularly in relation to temperature.
Examples
- The algor that set in after the storm left the region feeling frigid and uninviting.
- In medical terminology, algor mortis refers to the postmortem body temperature drop.
- The scientists measured the algor in the ice core samples to understand climate changes over centuries.
Meaning
Algor refers specifically to a condition in which the temperature is notably low, often used in a medical or scientific context.
Synonyms
- chill
- coldness
- coolness
- frigidness
