Conduction (Noun)
Meaning
The transmission of heat or electricity or sound.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The process of conduction allows heat to transfer from one object to another through direct contact.
- In the human body, conduction plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature.
- The metal spoon is an excellent conductor of heat due to its high conduction properties.
- The conduction of sound waves through a solid object is more efficient than through a gas.
- The conduction of electricity through a wire is affected by the wire's material and thickness.