noun

convection

convection

Heat is transferred by convection in liquids and gases.

Heat is transferred by convection in liquids and gases.

A convection oven cooks food more evenly.

A convection oven cooks food more evenly.

((convection)) the movement of heat in a gas or liquid Convection is a mode of heat transfer.

Synonyms: heat transfer, thermal current

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'vehere' (to carry). It means 'carrying together'.

Think of a 'conveyor' belt carrying heat upwards in a circle.

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