conduction
Translation
conduction, transmission
Examples
Heat transfer occurs through conduction.
Heat transfer occurs through conduction.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the transmission of (sth.) Heat transfer occurs through conduction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transmission, transfer, conveyance
Etymology
From Latin 'conductio' (a bringing together), from 'conducere'. 'con-' (together) + 'ducere' (to lead) + '-ion' (noun suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of an electrical 'conductor'. The process it performs is 'conduction'.