LookItUpconvection
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kənˈvɛkʃən/ · UK /kənˈvekʃən/
convection means: The movement of heat through a liquid or gas as warmer parts rise and cooler parts sink.
noun
The movement of heat through a liquid or gas as warmer parts rise and cooler parts sink.
- Convection moves heat through the water.
- Warm air rises because of convection.
- A convection oven circulates hot air around the food.
The upward and downward movement of air that carries heat and moisture through the atmosphere.
- Strong convection helped the storm develop.
- Afternoon heating caused convection over the hills.
- The forecast predicts deep convection and heavy rain.
Questions about convection
What does convection mean?
The movement of heat through a liquid or gas as warmer parts rise and cooler parts sink.
What is convection in other languages?
Türkçe: konveksiyon · Español: convección · Français: convection · Deutsch: Konvektion · Italiano: convezione · 日本語: 対流
How do you pronounce convection?
In American English /kənˈvɛkʃən/; in British English /kənˈvekʃən/.
How do you use convection in a sentence?
Convection moves heat through the water. Warm air rises because of convection.
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