torr | (noun) a unit of pressure equal to 0.001316 atmosphere; named after Torricelli | Synonyms: millimeter of mercury, mm Hg |
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torrent | (noun) a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid) | Synonyms: violent stream |
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(noun) a heavy rain | Synonyms: cloudburst, deluge, downpour, pelter, soaker, waterspout |
(noun) an overwhelming number or amount | Synonyms: deluge, flood, inundation |
torrential | (adjective) relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent | - |
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(adjective) pouring in abundance | - |
(adjective) resembling a torrent in force and abundance | - |
torrid | (adjective) extremely hot and dry | - |
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(adjective) emotionally charged and vigorously energetic | - |
(adjective) characterized by intense emotion | Synonyms: ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid |
torridity | (noun) extreme heat | - |
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