Convect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈvɛkt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Convect is a verb meaning (transitive) To move (a warm fluid) upward through a cooler fluid, to transfer (heat or a fluid) by convection.
Meaning
(transitive) To move (a warm fluid) upward through a cooler fluid, to transfer (heat or a fluid) by convection.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To undergo convection.
Example Sentences
The heated surface caused the air to convect.
Word Forms
- convects
- convecting
- convected
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include convey, conduct, transmit, condense, transfuse, advect.
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