thermal resistance

Definitions

Construction

• The resistance of a material to the transmission of heat. See also R value.

Electronics

• The extent to which a material or body can withstand the application of heat.
• The extent to which a material or body prevents heat from flowing through it.

Nearby Definitions of “thermal resistance”

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Contexts for “thermal resistance”

3 definitions in context
• Construction
• Electronics