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heat exchange

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heat exchange (countable and uncountable, plural heat exchanges)

The transfer of thermal energy from something hotter to something colder.

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A process is adiabatic when no heat exchange occurs. Source: Internet

It has been found that temperatures of lower appendages were no more than convert above ambient temperature, which minimizes heat exchange between feet, toes, wings, and legs. Source: Internet

The energy balance of the snowpack itself is dictated by several heat exchange processes. Source: Internet

Internal adaptations The use of countercurrent heat exchange with blood flow allows for regulated conservation/ elimination of heat of appendages. Source: Internet

Forced convection is typically used to increase the rate of heat exchange. Source: Internet

The scoop field funnels interstellar gas into an "accelerator" (this could for example be a heat exchange system transferring thermal energy from the reactor directly to the interstellar gas) which is supplied power from a reactor. Source: Internet

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