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/hiːt fləʊ/ · heat.flow
noun
- The rate at which heat energy is transferred through a medium, such as a fluid or a solid. The heat flow through the walls of the building was a major concern for the engineers designing the insulation system.
- A measure of the amount of heat energy transferred per unit time, often expressed in units such as watts or joules per second. The heat flow meter was used to measure the energy efficiency of the new heating system.
Did you know? The concept of heat flow is crucial in understanding many natural phenomena, including the Earth's climate and the behavior of stars.