What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wind or gas in thermal? (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "Wind or gas / thermal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HOT (synonym of "gas") + AIR (synonym of "Wind"); definition: "thermal?" The answer is HOT AIR.

Wind or gas in thermal? (3,3)

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