conduction
|con-duc-tion|
/kənˈdʌkʃən/
(conduct)
lead, organize
Etymology
'conduction' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'conductionem,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
'conductionem' transformed into the French word 'conduction,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conduction' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to lead together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'transmitting heat or electricity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process by which heat or electricity is directly transmitted through a substance when there is a difference of temperature or electrical potential between adjoining regions, without movement of the material.
The metal rod heated up quickly due to conduction.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 21:16