heatscience
nounUK /ˈhiːtˌsaɪəns/
US /ˈhiːtˌsaɪəns/
The science of how heat moves and changes things.
In heatscience class, we learned why metal spoons get hot in soup.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The study of how heat energy is made, moved, and used.
Heatscience helps engineers design better ovens and heaters.
3. A school subject or course about heat and temperature.
She signed up for heatscience because she loves experiments with ice and fire.
4. Knowledge about keeping things warm or cool.
Good heatscience keeps our house cozy in winter.