Thermophore
Pronunciation: /ˈθɝmoʊˈpieɪtʃˈɔɹ/
Thermophore (noun)
- A small particle that moves because of a temperature difference, often carrying heat energy from warm areas to cooler ones.
- A force or effect that causes motion in matter when one side is hotter than another.
Examples
- A thermophore carries heat from the warm surface to the cooler one.
- The device releases a thermophore to move heat through the material.