varme

Varme is a term used in Danish and Norwegian to denote heat or warmth. In these languages, varme functions as both a noun, referring to thermal energy or warmth, and as a verb meaning to warm or to heat something. The word is closely related to similar terms in other Scandinavian languages, such as värme in Swedish, and is commonly encountered in everyday language as well as technical contexts.

In scientific usage, heat is defined as the form of energy that is transferred between bodies or systems due to a temperature difference. It is not a property of a system itself but a process of energy transfer. The standard unit of heat in the International System of Units is the joule, with calories used in some culinary and older scientific contexts. Heat is distinct from temperature, which measures the average kinetic energy of particles rather than the energy flow between bodies.

Heat can be transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation. These mechanisms underpin a wide range of applications, from household heating and climate control to industrial processes and electronic device cooling. Key concepts include thermal energy, specific heat capacity, and latent heat, all of which describe how systems store and exchange energy.

Culturally and linguistically, varme appears in everyday expressions related to comfort, hospitality, and well-being, reflecting the broader association of heat with warmth and shelter. In technical discussions, the word aligns with the physics of thermodynamics and the engineering practices used to manage thermal systems.