conduction
/kənˈdʌkʃən/
Meanings
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noun
The process by which substances, energy, or information are transmitted or carried from one place to another.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with conductionconduit , conduite , conductive , inductive
Variants
List of all variants of conduction that leads to same resultconduction , conductions , conduction band , conduction bands
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'conduco', meaning 'to lead, guide, or convey'.
Trivia
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Conduction is a fundamental property of all matter.
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Heat conduction is the primary means by which heat is transferred in solids.
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Electrical conduction is the basis for the operation of electrical appliances and devices.
Related Concepts
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Heat Conduction: The transfer of thermal energy from one body to another due to direct contact or the presence of a medium.
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Electrical Conduction: The transfer of electric charge through a conductor, such as a wire.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Conduction has been used extensively in various fields such as physics, engineering, and medicine. In physics, it refers to the transfer of heat from one body to another. In engineering, it is used to describe the transmission of electrical current through a conductor. In medicine, it is the process by which substances, such as nutrients and waste products, are transported through the body.
How to Memorize "conduction"
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visualize
- Imagine a river flowing from one place to another. This river represents the process of conduction, where substances, energy, or information are transmitted from one place to another.
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associate
- Associate the word 'conduction' with the word 'transport'. Both words refer to the movement of substances, energy, or information from one place to another.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'C-O-N-D-U-C-T-I-O-N' to remember the meaning of the word: 'Conduction' is the process by which substances, energy, or information are transmitted or carried from one place to another.
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