thermal conductivity
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A measure of how easily a material allows heat to pass through it.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Metals generally have high _____, which is why a metal spoon left in hot soup quickly becomes too hot to touch."
Answer: thermal conductivity
In your own words, what does "thermal conductivity" mean?
A measure of how easily a material allows heat to pass through it.
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