heat sink

noun

: a substance or device that absorbs or dissipates especially unwanted heat (as from a process or an electronic device)

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As the first reaction’s power cools its surrounding electrolyte solution, a heat sink removes the accompanying warmth. —

Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025 That’s a greater power density than would be possible with a thermoelectric generator paired with a small, wearable-size heat sink, and somewhat greater than the power density of a solar cell operating in normal indoor lighting. —

Patrick Mercier, IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2020 The safest way to do this is to use a heat sink such as a jug filled with hot water or stones warmed in the sun. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 Christopher McFadden 2 months ago 0 From using space as a heat sink to phase-changing inks, researchers are discovering advanced techniques to cool buildings at no cost. —

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