heatpaste
nounUK /ˈhiːt.peɪst/
US /ˈhiːt.peɪst/
A special goo that helps carry heat away from computer parts so they don't get too hot.
He put a little heatpaste on the chip before attaching the fan.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A thick spread made for warming up sore muscles.
She rubbed heatpaste on her aching shoulder after the game.
3. A spicy spread used in cooking to add hot flavor.
The chef added a spoon of heatpaste to the curry.
4. Any paste that holds or moves heat in an experiment.
The students compared how fast each heatpaste warmed the metal.