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conduction

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Conduction (noun) means the movement of heat or electricity through a substance.

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1
The movement of heat or electricity through a substance.
2
The act of leading or showing someone the way.
3
The act of bringing someone up or training them.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin conductio, conductionem ("a bringing together"); equivalent to conduct plus -ion.

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What is the meaning of conduction?
"conduction" (noun) means the movement of heat or electricity through a substance.
What is another word for conduction?
Other words for "conduction" include conductivity.
What are the different meanings of conduction?
"conduction" has 3 main meanings: 1. The movement of heat or electricity through a substance; 2. The act of leading or showing someone the way; 3. The act of bringing someone up or training them.

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