| NOUN | process | convection | the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid / liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion |
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| process | convection | (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat / heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere |
| Sounds | kahnveh'kshahn | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... | |
| Meaning | The transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid / liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion. | |
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| Broader | temperature change | A process whereby the degree of hotness of a body / body (or medium) changes |
| Spanish | convección | |
| Catalan | convecció | |
| Meaning | (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat / heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere. | |
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| Category | meteorology | The earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather) |
| Broader | natural process, natural action, action, activity | A process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) |
| Spanish | convección | |
| Catalan | convecció | |
| Verbs | convect | circulate hot air by convection |
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