Pronunciation: /kənˈvɛkʃən/
noun the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas
A1 Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids.
A2 In the kitchen, convection ovens use a fan to circulate hot air for even cooking.
B1 Meteorologists study convection currents in the atmosphere to understand weather patterns.
B2 Convection plays a crucial role in the Earth's mantle, driving plate tectonics.
C1 Scientists use mathematical models to simulate convection in the oceans to study climate change.
C2 Understanding the complexities of convection in stars is essential for astrophysicists studying stellar evolution.
adjective related to the process of convection
A1 The convection oven cooks food quickly.
A2 The convection heater warms up the room efficiently.
B1 The convection currents in the atmosphere help distribute heat around the Earth.
B2 The convection process in the Earth's mantle drives plate tectonics.
C1 The convection cells in the ocean play a crucial role in regulating global climate.
C2 Advanced convection modeling techniques are used to predict weather patterns with high accuracy.
formal Convection is the transfer of heat through a fluid, such as air or water, due to the movement of the fluid itself.
informal The convection oven cooks food faster because it circulates the hot air around the food.
slang My grandma's secret to making the best pie crust is using a convection oven.
figurative The convection of ideas within the team led to a breakthrough in our project.
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