heat absorption
[/hiːt əbˈzɔrpʃən/]
nounpl: heat absorptions
absorção de calor
1. The process by which a material or substance takes in thermal energy from its surroundings, causing an increase in temperature or internal energy
The heat absorption of the black material makes it ideal for solar panels.
A absorção de calor do material preto o torna ideal para painéis solares.
2. In thermodynamics, the uptake of energy in an endothermic process
Heat absorption during evaporation requires energy from the surroundings.
A absorção de calor durante a evaporação requer energia do ambiente.
3. The capacity of a material to take in and retain heat energy
Different materials have different rates of heat absorption.
Diferentes materiais têm taxas diferentes de absorção de calor.
This is a technical term commonly used in scientific and engineering discussions in both Brazilian and North American contexts. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in discussions about renewable energy, especially solar technology development. The term is formal and domain-specific, appearing primarily in academic, industrial, and technical literature rather than casual conversation.
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