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Thermal Retention

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Thermal retention refers to the ability of a substance or material to hold heat energy for an extended period of time.

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