conductive heat


con·duc·tive heat

heat transmitted by direct contact, as by an electric pad or hot-water bottle.

con·duc·tive heat

(kŏn-dŭk'tiv hēt) A rise in temperature conveyed from one structure or appliance to another in which the warmer affects the cooler by conduction.
See: superinfection

conductive heat

Heat transferred by conduction from a heat source to a colder object when the two materials are in contact with each other.See also: heat