Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

calefaction

Noun
/ˌkælɪˈfækʃən/
Definition
The act or process of heating; the state of being heated.
Examples
  • The calefaction of the air in the room was caused by the sun shining through the window.
  • In physics, calefaction can occur when energy is transferred to a substance, causing its temperature to rise.
Meaning
Calefaction refers to the process of generating heat or warming something up.
Synonyms
  • Heating
  • Warming
  • Thermal elevation
  • Incandescence