Water conducts heat faster than air.

水比空气导热快。

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Without an active removal of decay heat, the reactor was adding heat to the water faster than it was taking it out, and the temperature was rising.

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Butterflying exposes the whole bird to the heat of the grill and promotes faster cooking.

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The ideal species will be able to stand up to intense illumination (more light means faster photosynthesis) and heat (for the high levels of sunlight required will also warm things up).

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