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convection

noun

The transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion

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Word length
10
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. The transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion

noun

  1. (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere

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