Conduction

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʌkʃən/

Definitions of conduction

noun the process by which heat or electricity is directly transmitted through a substance when there is a difference of temperature or of electrical potential between adjoining regions, without movement of the material

Example Sentences

A1 Heat conduction is the process of heat transfer through a material.

A2 Conduction of electricity in metals is a common topic in physics.

B1 The conduction of sound through different mediums can vary greatly.

B2 Thermal conduction plays a crucial role in the efficiency of heat exchangers.

C1 The conduction of nerve impulses is a complex physiological process.

C2 Conduction of heat in semiconductors is a key factor in electronic device design.

Examples of conduction in a Sentence

formal The conduction of electricity through a metal wire is a well-studied phenomenon in physics.

informal I don't really understand how conduction works, but I know it has something to do with heat.

slang Dude, the conduction of heat in this pan is terrible - my food is taking forever to cook!

figurative The conduction of ideas through a community can lead to great innovation and progress.

Grammatical Forms of conduction

• past tense: conducted
• plural: conducts
• comparative: more conductive
• superlative: most conductive
• present tense: conduct
• future tense: will conduct
• perfect tense: has conducted
• continuous tense: is conducting
• singular: conduction
• positive degree: conductive
• infinitive: to conduct
• gerund: conducting
• participle: conducting

Origin and Evolution of conduction

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'conduction' originated from the Latin word 'conductio', which means 'leading or guiding'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'conduction' has evolved to specifically refer to the transmission of heat or electricity through a medium, as opposed to the broader concept of guiding or leading.