Definitions

1. noun

the transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (such as air or water), especially in the atmosphere or a fluid.

“The scientist studied the process of convection in the Earth’s atmosphere to understand climate patterns.”

2. noun

a current of warm air rising from the ground or a surface, especially in a building.

“The engineer designed a system to circulate warm air through the building via convection.”

3. verb

to transfer heat by the movement of fluids, especially in the atmosphere or a fluid.

“The heat from the engine was convectioned into the surrounding air.”

4. noun

a process of heat transfer in a gas or fluid, especially in the atmosphere, where heat is transferred by the movement of molecules.

“The research team studied the principles of convection in the Earth’s atmosphere to predict weather patterns.”

5. noun

the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid, such as air or water, especially in the atmosphere or a fluid.

“The oceanographer studied the process of convection in the ocean to understand ocean currents.”