heat
A somewhat vague term specifically associated with
the motion of atoms or molecules, but also applied
in a general sense to the condition of excessive
warmth or high temperature. Excessive heat results
in the lowering of flexibility, strength, and
resistance to natural decay through loss of
moisture from leather, paper, adhesives, etc., as
well as acceleration of decomposition reactions.
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