heatdispersal

noun
UK /ˈhiːt.dɪˌspɜː.səl/
US /ˈhiːt.dɪˌspɝː.səl/

Heat dispersal is when heat moves away from something and spreads out.

The fan helps with heat dispersal so the room does not stay too warm.

SYNONYMS

heat dissipationheat lossheat spreadingcoolingthermal diffusion

RELATED WORDS

conductionconvectionradiationventilationtemperature

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The way a machine or device gets rid of extra heat.

Good heat dispersal keeps the computer from overheating.

3. The spreading of body heat into the air around you.

Sweating helps with heat dispersal during exercise.

4. The movement of warmth through a material until it is spread evenly.

Metal is good at heat dispersal because warmth travels through it quickly.