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convection

/kən'vɛkʃən/

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noun
(meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere
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action activity natural action natural process
noun
the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion
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temperature change

Definition that contains convection

convector a space heater that transfers heat to the surrounding air by convection
convect circulate hot air by convection