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Energy Transfer

/ˈɛn.ər.dʒi ˈtræn.sfɜr/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The process of transferring energy from one object or system to another.

    "The energy transfer between the sun and the earth is crucial for sustaining life."
  2. 2

    A specific mechanism or method through which energy is moved or converted.

    "In a heat engine, energy transfer occurs through the conversion of thermal energy into mechanical work."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'energy' originates from the Greek word 'energeia', meaning 'activity' or 'operation', which was adopted into English in the 19th century. 'Transfer' comes from the Latin 'transferre', meaning 'to carry across', which has been used in English since the late Middle Ages. Together, they describe the process of moving energy from one system to another.

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