Heat – definition of heat by The Free Dictionary

heat (hēt) n. 1. Physics a. A form of energy associated with the kinetic energy of atoms or molecules and capable of being transmitted through solid and fluid media by conduction, through fluid media by convection, and through empty space by radiation. b. The transfer of energy from one body to another as a result of a difference in temperature or a …

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