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convection

Syllabification: (con·vec·tion)
Pronunciation: /kənˈvekSHən/

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Definition of convection

noun

  • the movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter and therefore less dense material to rise, and colder, denser material to sink under the influence of gravity, which consequently results in transfer of heat.

Derivatives

convectional

Pronunciation: /-SHənl/

adjective

convective

Pronunciation: /-ˈvektiv/

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from late Latin convectio(n-), from Latin convehere, from con- 'together' + vehere 'carry'

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