convect

con·vect

verb \kən-ˈvekt\

Definition of CONVECT

intransitive verb

: to transfer heat by convection

transitive verb

: to circulate (as air) by convection

— con·vec·tive \-ˈvek-tiv\ adjective

Origin of CONVECT

back-formation from convection

First Known Use: 1881

Rhymes with CONVECT

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