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Thermal Conductivity

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

Definition

Thermal conductivity refers to how well a material conducts or transfers heat. It measures how quickly thermal energy can move through a substance.