Warm rising air currents (8)

I believe the answer is:

thermals

(Other definitions for thermals that I've seen before include "Warm clothes" , "for gliders?" , "Warm underwear" , "Long johns" , "Upward air currents - winter warmers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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