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heat conduction
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heat conduction [′hēt kən‚dək·shən]
(thermodynamics)
The flow of thermal energy through a substance from a higher-to a lower-temperature region.


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Like carbon nanotubes, graphene is an excellent conductor of heat, so graphene chips could stay cooler than silicon chips.
A metal die is a very good conductor of heat, so unless polymer flow through the die hole is sufficient, the water will cool the holes, and polymer will solidify in them.
Aluminum conducts heat a little better than copper, copper is a better heat conductor than cast iron, cast iron is a much better heat conductor than stainless steel, and stainless steel is a much better conductor of heat than glass.
 
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