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Convection

Convection Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Convection? [n] the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion [n] (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere Synonyms \| Synonyms for Convection: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Convection: communication \| conduction \| contagion \| delivery \| deportation \| diapedesis \| diffusion \| dissemination \| export \| exportation \| expulsion \| extradition \| import \| importation \| interchange \| metastasis \| metathesis \| metempsychosis \| migration \| mutual transfer \| osmosis \| passage \| passing over \| perfusion \| spread \| spreading \| transduction \| transfer \| transfer of property \| transference \| transfusion \| transit \| transition \| translation \| translocation \| transmigration \| transmigration of souls \| transmission \| transmittal \| transmittance \| transplacement \| transplantation \| transposal \| transposition \| travel See Also \| action \| activity \| natural action \| natural process \| temperature change Convection In Webster's Dictionary \Con*vec"tion\, n. [L. convectio, fr. convehere to bring together; con- + vehere to carry.] 1. The act or process of conveying or transmitting. 2. (Physics) A process of transfer or transmission, as of heat or electricity, by means of currents in liquids or gases, resulting from changes of temperature and other causes. Liquids are generally heated by convection -- when heat is applied from bellow. --Nichol.

Convection Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Convection?

[n] the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion
[n] (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere

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Convection In Webster's Dictionary

\Con*vec"tion\, n. [L. convectio, fr. convehere to
bring together; con- + vehere to carry.]
1. The act or process of conveying or transmitting.

2. (Physics) A process of transfer or transmission, as of
   heat or electricity, by means of currents in liquids or
   gases, resulting from changes of temperature and other
   causes.

         Liquids are generally heated by convection -- when
         heat is applied from bellow.          --Nichol.

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