Physics Heat Transfer Concepts

noun the process of heating something up; the act of making something warm or hot

• The calefaction of the room was quickly adjusted by turning up the thermostat.
• I can feel the calefaction from the fireplace warming up the living room.
• Let's crank up the heat and get some serious calefaction going!
• The calefaction of their argument reached a boiling point as they exchanged heated words.

noun a substance or organism that undergoes endothermic reactions

adjective describing a process or reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings

• The chemical reaction is classified as endothermic because it absorbs heat from the surroundings.
• This reaction is endothermic, which means it sucks up heat.
• Dude, this reaction is like a heat vampire, totally endothermic.
• Her personality can be described as endothermic, always needing external warmth and validation.