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Theatrical term for thermal energy (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

heat

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'energy' is the definition.
(heat energy is a kind of energy)

'theatrical term for thermal' is the wordplay.
'HEAT' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for heat that I've seen before include "Raise temperature" , "Warm up" , "Energy that causes a rise in temperature" , "It's measured in therms" , "Pressure" .)

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