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diffusivity
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diffusivity [dif·yü′ziv·əd·ē]
(thermodynamics)
The quantity of heat passing normally through a unit area per unit time divided by the product of specific heat, density, and temperature gradient. Also known as thermal diffusivity; thermometric conductivity.
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