heat retention
collocation in Englishmeaningsofheatandretention
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heat
noun
uk/hiːt/us/hiːt/
the quality of being hot or warm, or the temperature ...
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retention
noun[U]
uk/rɪˈten.ʃən/us/rɪˈten.ʃən/
the continued use, existence, or possession of something ...
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(Definition ofheatandretentionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Insulation must result in greaterheatretentionand, therefore, economy in the consumption of coal and fuel oil.
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For example, it has been suggested that a small increase in global cloud cover could block out sufficient solar radiation to balance the enhancedheatretentionof the atmosphere.
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Flamingos require both methods of efficientheatretentionand release.
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An example of this would be the winter habitat range of deer, which use conifers forheatretentionand forage.
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A cappuccino is traditionally served in a porcelain cup, which has far betterheatretentioncharacteristics than glass or paper.
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It is usually made of brass for betterheatretention, and is attached by a plastic or wooden handle.
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By roosting here these females and their young are in an area where ventilation is minimized and there is highheatretention.
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Different pigmentation patterns provide appropriate camouflage throughout the seasons, as well as alterheatretentionas temperatures change.
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Pans are usually made of cast iron, allowing goodheatretention.
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In addition, its lowheatretentionand low specific heat make it widely used in grinding operations, particularly cutoff tools.
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Modern haramaki refer to a thick cloth undergarment worn around the belly to increase bodyheatretentionduring the winter.
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These differences may be attributed to variation in theheatretentioncapabilities of the trees at different times of the year.
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Theheatretentionof the surface had also been a point of contention between players.
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Like most other birds, basic physiological adaptations control both heat loss in warm conditions andheatretentionin cooler conditions.
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In general, mountains surrounded by large ranges will tend to have higher tree lines than more isolated mountains due toheatretentionand wind shadowing.
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The new surface is thinner, and therefore has lowerheatretention.
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The buildings white paint minimizesheatretentionthat creates air turbulence around the telescope at night, distorting the stars.
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The soil has goodheatretentionbut needs the added composition of silt, clay and other sedimentary soils to have any kind of water retention.
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It tapers from the head end to the foot end, reducing its volume and surface area, and improving its overallheatretentionproperties.
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The goal would be a barrel that would not need to be changed, would weigh the same, but decreaseheatretention, lessen warping, and eliminate cook offs.
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