heat transfer

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Heat Transfer

Noun: The process of thermal energy moving from one place to another.

Example sentence: Heat transfer is an essential concept in understanding how energy is exchanged in various systems.

Verb: To move or transmit thermal energy from one object to another.

Example sentence: The radiator heats the room by transferring heat from the hot water circulating through it.

Adjective: Describing a process or device that is used to transfer or exchange thermal energy.

Example sentence: The heat transfer mechanism of the air conditioner keeps the room cool even on hot summer days.

Local: A term used to describe a specific type of heat transfer process that is commonly practiced or relevant in a particular region.

Example sentence: Indigenous communities in this region have mastered the art of local heat transfer techniques to cook their traditional cuisine.

Popular: A widely known and commonly used method or concept of heat transfer.

Example sentence: Conduction, convection, and radiation are the three popular modes of heat transfer studied in physics.