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conduction

conduction
the transfer of heat through direct contact between molecules in a solid material
Metals exhibit high rates of thermal conduction, which is why a metal spoon heats up quickly in hot soup.
From Lesson 3:Physical Sciences·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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Metals exhibit high rates of thermal conduction, which is why a metal spoon heats up quickly in hot soup.

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