Vocabulary Entry

convection

|noun • verb

noun

The transfer of heat through a fluid (gas or liquid) caused by the movement of the fluid itself.

Example Sentences

"Convection is responsible for heating the air in the room."

"The chef used convection to evenly cook the chicken in the oven."

"In meteorology, convection plays a key role in cloud formation."

verb

Example Sentences

"The heater will convection the warm air throughout the house."

"Water convection in the ocean helps regulate global temperatures."

"As the kettle heats, steam begins to convection moisture into the air."