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calefaction


Meanings
  • Noun or Verb

    The act or process of heating or warming something up.

    - "The calefaction of water is necessary before adding ingredients for tea."
    - "The calefaction of the room made the guests feel comfortable."

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calefactories , calefactory
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'calefactus', which means 'heated' or 'warmed'.


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  1. Calefaction is an essential process in nature, as it allows for the survival of many organisms in cold environments.

  2. The study of calefaction is called thermodynamics.


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  1. Heating: The process of increasing the temperature of a substance or object.

  2. Thermal energy: The energy that is transferred between two systems as a result of a temperature difference.


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Calefaction has been used extensively in various fields such as engineering, physics, and chemistry. In engineering, calefaction is used to maintain optimal temperatures in industrial processes. In physics, it is used to describe the transfer of heat energy from one body to another.

How to Memorize "calefaction"

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    - Visualize a heater or a hot water bottle to remember the concept of calefaction.

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    - Associate the word 'calefaction' with the feeling of warmth or heat.

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    - Use the mnemonic 'Calories Aren't Just For Eating: Calefaction' to remember the meaning of calefaction.


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