Conduction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-006102",
  "term": "Conduction",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The transfer of heat from one substance to another by direct contact. Denser substances are better conductors; the transfer is always from warmer to colder substances.\n\n2. Transmission of heat through or by means of a conductor.",
  "references": [
    "NASA Earth Observatory Glossary",
    "USDA Forest Service Dry Kiln Operator's Manual at https://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/usda/ah188/intro_gloss_index.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/conduction/"
}