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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
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Thermometers
Examples
Cold Temperature
;
Hot Temperature
;
Transition Temperature
Other names
Temperatures