n. the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas
The air circulated by convection creates wind.
The air circulated by convection creates wind.
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The convection current stops when heat energy has been evenly distributed.
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heat transfer; transfer of heat; temperature change
heat retainment
3 syllables
con-vec-tion
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