conduction
Translation
conduction
Examples
Heat transfer occurs through conduction.
Heat transfer occurs through conduction.
Conduction is less effective in gases.
Conduction is less effective in gases.
Grammar Patterns
(uncountable) the process of transmitting heat or electricity Heat transfer occurs through conduction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transmission, transfer
Etymology
From the verb 'conduct' plus the suffix '-ion', which denotes a process or state.
Memory Tips
The verb 'to conduct' means to transmit. 'Conduction' is the noun for the process of transmitting heat or electricity.