— convective , adj. — convectively , adv.
/keuhn vekt"/ , v.t.
1. to transfer (heat or a fluid) by convection.
v.i.
2. (of a fluid) to transfer heat by convection.
[ 1880-85; back formation from convected convect ( us ) ptp. of convehere to carry together (see CON-, VECTOR) + -ED 2 ]