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Celsius
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a measure of temperature; Celsius temperatures are computed from Kelvin values by subtracting 273.15 from the latter
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Conduction
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the transfer and distribution of heat and energy from atom to atom within a substance
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Convection
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the transfer of heat energy in a gas or liquid by movement of currents. The heat moves with the fluid.
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Radiation
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electromagnetic waves that directly transport energy through space
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Fahrenheit
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noting, pertaining to, or measured according to a temperature scale (Fahrenheit scale) in which 32° represents the ice point and 212° the steam point
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Heat
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the energy that flows from one object to another by virtue of differences in temperature
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Kelvin
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noting or pertaining to an absolute scale of temperature (Kelvin scale) in which the degree intervals are equal to those of the Celsius scale and in which the triple point of water has the value 273.16 Kelvin
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Temperature
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a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles
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Specific Heat
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the number of calories needed to raise 1 gram of a substance 1 degree Celsius
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Thermal Equilibrium
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a condition in which all parts of a system are at the same temperature
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Thermal Energy
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a form of energy that manifests itself as an increase of temperature
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Thermometer
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an instrument for measuring temperature, especially one having a graduated glass tube with a bulb containing a liquid
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