CONVECTION


Meaning of CONVECTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈvek-shən ]

noun

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

Date: circa 1623

1. : the action or process of conveying

2.

a. : the circulatory motion that occurs in a fluid at a nonuniform temperature owing to the variation of its density and the action of gravity

b. : the transfer of heat by convection — compare conduction , radiation

• con·vec·tion·al -shnəl, -shə-n ə l adjective

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