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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A measure of a material's ability to exchange thermal energy with its surroundings; the square root of the product of its thermal conductivity and its volumetric heat capacity.
2. 2
   Effusiveness.

Etymology

From effusive + -ity.

Related phrases

square rootthermal conductivitythermal energy

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