HyperDic: convection

English > 2 senses of the word convection:
NOUNprocessconvectionthe transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid / liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion
processconvection(meteorology) the vertical movement of heat / heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere
convection > pronunciation
Soundskahnveh'kshahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > convection: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid / liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion.
Broadertemperature changeA process whereby the degree of hotness of a body / body (or medium) changes
Spanishconvección
Catalanconvecció
English > convection: 2 senses > noun 2, process
Meaning(meteorology) the vertical movement of heat / heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere.
CategorymeteorologyThe earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)
Broadernatural process, natural action, action, activityA process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Spanishconvección
Catalanconvecció
Verbsconvectcirculate hot air by convection

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