convect

/kənˈvɛkt/

Definitions

1. verb

to transfer heat or energy from one place to another by the movement of a fluid or gas, especially in a convective process.

“The engineer studied how heat is convected through the air conditioning system.”

2. noun

the transfer of heat or energy from one place to another by the movement of a fluid or gas, especially in a convective process.

“The scientist observed the convect of heat in the ocean current.”

Synonyms

  • convey
  • transfer

Antonyms

  • radiate
  • transmit