Conduction

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʌkʃən/

Conduction (noun)

  1. The process of heat moving through a material without the material itself moving.
  2. The movement of electric charge through a material, allowing electricity to flow.

Examples

  • Conduction occurs when heat moves through solid materials.
  • Conduction allows electricity to flow through conductive materials.

Common collocations: thermal conduction, conduction process, electrical conduction, conduction pathway

Synonyms of Conduction

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Conduction

  • — Insulation prevents conduction of heat.