convection

noun

con·​vec·​tion kən-ˈvek-shən How to pronounce convection (audio)
1
: the action or process of conveying
2
a
: movement in a gas or liquid in which the warmer parts move up and the cooler parts move down
convection currents
b
: the transfer of heat by convection
foods cooked by convection
compare conduction, radiation
convectional
kən-ˈvek-shnəl How to pronounce convection (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Examples of convection in a Sentence

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With a convection fan and 11 presets this little oven will make cooking just about anything (including a whole chicken) a breeze. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024 Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro $400 $300 Amazon This toaster oven slash air fryer makes the most of small countertops, using convection technology that cooks food approximately 30% faster than regular ovens. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024 Bake at 365 degrees Fahrenheit for 16 minutes, preferably on convection setting, if possible. Peter Burke, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024 No deep convection is associated with this tropical wave. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for convection 

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin convection-, convectio, from Latin convehere to bring together, from com- + vehere to carry — more at way

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of convection was circa 1623

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“Convection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convection. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

convection

noun
con·​vec·​tion kən-ˈvek-shən How to pronounce convection (audio)
: motion in a gas or liquid in which the warmer portions rise and the colder portions sink
also : the transfer of heat by this motion
convectional
-shnəl How to pronounce convection (audio)
-shən-ᵊl
adjective
convective
-ˈvek-tiv
adjective

Medical Definition

convection

noun
con·​vec·​tion kən-ˈvek-shən How to pronounce convection (audio)
1
: the circulatory motion that occurs in a fluid at a nonuniform temperature owing to the variation of its density and the action of gravity
2
: the transfer of heat by convection in a fluid
convectional adjective
convective adjective

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