Thermal mass

Thermal mass
  A material used to store heat, thereby slowing the temperature variation within a space. Typical thermal mass materials include concrete, brick, masonry, tile and mortar, water, and rock or other materials with high heat capacity.
  California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms

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