This is the 15331st most frequent Russian word.
потепления
"Warming" or "heat increase."
The word "потепления" is used in a scientific and environmental context, referring to the phenomenon of global warming.
Глобальное потепление является серьезной проблемой для нашей планеты.
Global warming is a serious issue for our planet.
The word "потепления" describes an increase in temperature in a more general, possibly meteorological, setting.
Вчера мы заметили потепление, и снег начал таять.
Yesterday, we noticed warming, and the snow started melting.
Here, "потепления" is used metaphorically to signify an improvement or warming in diplomatic or relational contexts.