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Conduction consists of energy transfer directly from atom to atom and represents the flow of energy along a temperature gradient.
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The flow of heat from one part of a substance to another part. A piece of iron with one end placed in a fire will soon become warm from end to end due to the transfer of heat by the actual collision o [..]
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Heat transfer through a material from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature. 
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Flow of heat in response to a temperature gradient within an object or between objects that are in physical contact.
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the process by which sound waves travel through a medium
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Heat transport by direct transfer of energy from one particle to another, without moving the particle to a new location. compare convection , radiation .
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1530s, "hiring;" 1540s, "leading, guidance," from Old French conduction "hire, renting," from Latin conductionem (nominative conductio), noun of action from past particip [..]
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Transfer of heat from the body, which is warmer, to a cooler object such as a cold, wet shirt or an ice pack.
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The transfer of heat by molecular activity from one substance to another, or through a substance. Transfer is always from warmer to colder regions.
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transfer or movement of electricity or another fluid through a conductor.
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the transmission of heat through a substance i.e. through touch from a higher temperature area to one of lower temperature.
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The flow of heat through an object by transfer ring heat from one molecule to another.
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The conveyance of energy, such as heat, sound, or electricity. The direct transfer of thermal motion (heat) between molecules of the environment and those on the body surface of an animal. condyle
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noun. With regard to physiology, the communication of arousal in a muscle, nerve, or other tissue.
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transfer (pop)
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In cooking, the method of heat transfer in which heat is transmitted to food from a pot or pan, oven walls or racks.
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  Heat or electricity transfer through molecular interaction, eg: heat passing along a metal bar.
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The transmission of heat, sound, etc. by the transferring of energy from one particle to another.
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The flow of heat from one part of a substance to another part. A piece of iron with one end placed in a fire will soon become warm from end to end, from the transfer of heat by the actual collision of the air molecules.
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(n) - the transfer of heat energy from atom to atom
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The movement of heat through a material as kinetic energy is transferred from molecule to molecule. The handle of an iron pan on the stove gets hot due to heat conduction.
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the direct movement or transfer of heat from warmer to cooler objects that are in contact with each other.
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The transfer of heat energy through a substance or from one substance to another by direct contact of atoms or molecules.
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The transfer of heat energy by molecular collisions.
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The transfer of heat by the movement of electrons or by the vibration of molecules through contact of two or more bodies of differing temperatures.
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The flow of heat energy through a material. Heat flows from the warmer to cooler side of the material.
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The transfer of heat within a substance or from one substance to another as a result of molecular motion. Always from warm to cold areas.
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Heat transfer between two masses by direct contact; heat always moves from warmer to cooler.
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A heat transfer method. See my article on The Thermodynamics of Cooking.
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The transfer of heat from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature by increased kinetic energy moving from molecule to molecule
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EM This refers to the ability of heat energy to travel through a material. For example, copper is a good conductor of heat as it will heat up quickly if left on a radiator. Wood, for example does not [..]
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(1) Thermal conduction refers to the process of heat energy travelling through a material. (2) Electrical conduction refers to the process of electricity flowing through a material. Conduction is not [..]
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In the process of conduction, heat is transferred directly from one molecule to another (for example, the hot coils from your stove element heat the cast-iron frying pan, which then transfers heat to [..]
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The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another with which it is in contact. For example, a hot skillet transferring heat to a steak that has been placed on its surface.
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(n) the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
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The transfer of thermal energy without a transfer of matter (Lesson 19)
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, and radition
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The transfer of heat from one molecule to another or from one substance to another.
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the process by which charged particles move in an organised way through a material thus forming a current.
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The direct transfer of heat energy through a material.
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The transfer of heat from molecule to molecule within a substance.
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The transfer of heat through a solid material.
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The flow of heat through an object by transferring heat from one molecule to another.
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the transfer of energy, in the form of heat (thermal vibrations), from molecule to molecule within a substance.
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Heat transfer that occurs via particle contact.
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Energy, such as heat, travelling through a solid object
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The molecular transfer of heat, such as the flow of heat through a solid.
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The transfer of heat through matter, whether solid, liquid, or gas.
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A mode of heat transfer in which heat energy is transferred within an object itself or between objects in contact. When a cold spoon is left in a pot of boiling water, the spoon eventually becomes hot. This is an example of conduction. Conduction is one of the three forms of heat transfer, which also include Convection & Radiation.
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Conduction is the movement of heat resulting from direct contact with a surface. For example, footwear in direct contact with a hot or cold surface will warm or cool the feet faster than if it is in contact with hot or cold air. Wet clothing transmits outer temperatures to the skin faster than dry clothing. Protection from conduction, such as weari [..]
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Transmission of Sound waves through Vibration of bones in the Skull to the inner ear (Cochlea). By using bone conduction stimulation and by bypassing any Outer Ear or Middle Ear abnormalities, Hearing [..]
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The propagation of the NERVE IMPULSE along the nerve away from the site of an excitation stimulus.
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The transfer of heat by molecular action within a substance or when two substances are in direct contact.
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The transfer of heat from one substance to another by direct contact. Denser substances are better conductors; the transfer is always from warmer to colder substances.
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Passage of the electrical impulses that govern the pumping of the heart.
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Conduction: Heat transfer that occurs when heat moves directly from an item to something touching it.
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Movement of heat through a medium.
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transfer of energy through a body by particles or molecules within that body. Energy flows from the hotter parts to the cooler parts.
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Flow of heat directly through a solid material; responsible for most heat loss or gain in a residence.
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The transfer of heat through a solid material.
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Transmission of electricity, heat, or other form of energy from one point to another along a conductor, or transference of heat from particle to particle through a substance, such as air, without any [..]
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The transfer of heat by molecular action through a substance or from one substance in contact with another; transfer is always from warmer to colder temperature.
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Flow of heat in response to a temperature gradient within an object or between objects that are in physical contact.
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The transfer of heat from molecule to molecule within a substance.
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Energy transfer from one material to another by direct contact.
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Movement of heat through a material as kinetic energy is transferred from molecule to molecule; the handle of an iron skillet on the stove gets hot due to heat conduction. R-value is a measure of resi [..]
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  The transfer of heat between objects that are in contact. (Heat is transferred from molecule to molecule, through solid materials.)
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The process of removing heat from an object via physical contact with other objects or materials, usually metals.
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(Or cold high; also called cold-core high, cold-core anticyclone.) At a given level in the atmosphere, any high that is generally characterized by colder air near its center than around its periphery; [..]
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The process of heat transfer through materials by molecular motion.
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The transfer of energy (electrical, heat) within and through a conductor by means of internal particle or molecular activity.
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The transfer of heat by molecular action between bodies that are in contact.
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The transfer of heat through a substance by molecular action or from one substance by being in contact with another.
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A process of heat transfer whereby heat moves directly through a material by molecule agitation.
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The transfer of heat through a substance by molecular action or from one substance by being in contact with another.
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The transfer of heat
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Flow of heat in response to a temperature gradient within an object or between objects that are in physical contact.
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Transfer of heat within a substance or from one substance to another by inter-molecular action.
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The transfer of heat through a substance by molecular action or from one substance by being in contact with another.
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The transmission of an electric impulse from the cell body of the neuron to the synapse via the axon.
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The transfer of heat in a substance from a higher temperature to a lower temperature. Heat Conduction is the most effective method of moving heat from the junction to the case and the case to a heat-s [..]
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(physics) The conveying of heat or electricity through material. The act of leading or guiding. Sir Walter Raleigh (obsolete) The act of training up. Ben Jonson
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 The process by which heat energy is transmitted through collisions between neighbouring molecules.
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