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Temperature

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Definition: The property of objects that determines the direction of heat flow when they are placed in direct thermal contact. The temperature is the energy of microscopic motions (vibrational and translational) of the particles of atoms.  prefer specifics HOT TEMPERATURE or COLD TEMPERATURE   
See Also Body Temperature; Thermometers
Examples Cold Temperature; Hot Temperature; Transition Temperature 		Other names Temperatures

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