conduction
noun
Examples of conduction in a Sentence
Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
But microwaves penetrate only 1 to 2 centimeters into food, so only the outer layers of thicker pieces get directly cooked by microwaves; the interiors are cooked through the conduction of heat from the outside.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2022
The other two are heat conduction and heat convection.
—Sid Assawaworrarit, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2023
Both conduction and convection require a medium through which to move heat.
—Sid Assawaworrarit, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2023
There are three ways to transfer heat from a warm body to its surroundings: convection, conduction, and radiation.
—Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
This pan was designed with a ceramic nonstick interior and a durable hard-anodized exterior with an aluminum base that ensures even heat distribution and conduction.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023
The generous pans, which also have an aluminum core for better conduction, come with a sturdy roasting rack for up to 20 pounds of turkey.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2023
Made from Le Creuset’s signature cast iron and colorful porcelain enamel, the Dutch oven is equipped with impressive heat conduction and retention.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
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Word History
borrowed from Medieval Latin conductiōn-, conductiō "gathering, muster, leadership, command, hire," going back to Latin, "taking of a lease, bringing together the premises of an argument," from condūcere "to bring together, join, hire, accept a contract for" (Medieval Latin also "to lead, escort, provide a channel for [water]") + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at conduce
1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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