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Lämpötilariippuvuus refers to the phenomenon where a property or behavior of a substance, material, or system changes in response to variations in temperature. This is a fundamental concept in physics, chemistry, and engineering, as temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles within a system, and this energy directly influences their interactions and collective behavior.

Many physical properties exhibit temperature dependence. For instance, the electrical resistance of most conductors increases with temperature due to increased atomic vibrations hindering electron flow. Conversely, semiconductors and insulators often show a decrease in resistance as temperature rises, as more charge carriers become available. Thermal expansion, the tendency of matter to change its volume in response to temperature changes, is another classic example. Liquids and gases generally expand more than solids when heated.

In chemistry, reaction rates are highly temperature-dependent, often following the Arrhenius equation, which quantifies the exponential increase in rate constant with temperature. Solubility of solids in liquids typically increases with temperature, although there are exceptions. Magnetic properties, viscosity, surface tension, and even the density of materials are all subject to temperature variations. Understanding and quantifying these temperature dependencies is crucial for designing and operating systems across a wide range of applications, from electronics and engines to chemical processes and meteorological models.