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capacity of a material to conduct heat

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Thermal conductivity is how well a material can transfer heat from one part to another. It matters because it determines how quickly heat spreads through materials, which is important for applications like insulation, cooking, electronics cooling, and countless other everyday situations.

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The thermal conductivity of a material is a measure of its ability to conduct heat. It is commonly denoted by

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