Heat Transfer Terminology

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

• The conduction of electricity through a metal wire is a well-studied phenomenon in physics.
• I don't really understand how conduction works, but I know it has something to do with heat.
• Dude, the conduction of heat in this pan is terrible - my food is taking forever to cook!
• The conduction of ideas through a community can lead to great innovation and progress.

noun a rising current of warm air

adjective relating to heat or temperature

• The thermal conductivity of the material is an important factor to consider in engineering design.
• I always bring a thermal blanket when camping in case it gets cold at night.
• I love wearing my thermal socks during the winter, they keep my feet so warm!
• The political climate was so heated, it felt like a thermal explosion was about to occur.