thermal conduction
[/ˈθɜːrməl kənˈdʌkʃən/]
noun
condução térmica
1. The transfer of heat through a material or between materials in direct contact, without the movement of the material itself
Thermal conduction is responsible for heat transfer through the metal handle of a hot pan.
A condução térmica é responsável pela transferência de calor através da alça metálica de uma panela quente.
2. A mode of heat transfer that occurs when there is a temperature gradient within a stationary medium
The thermal conduction rate depends on the material's thermal conductivity and the temperature difference.
A taxa de condução térmica depende da condutividade térmica do material e da diferença de temperatura.
Thermal conduction is a fundamental concept taught in physics and engineering curricula in both Brazil and the USA. The terminology is standardized across both Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions, making it a universal scientific term with consistent usage in academic and industrial settings.
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