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convection

/kənˈvɛkʃən/

Meanings
noun
The process of conveying something.

Examples :

"The convection of heat from the radiator warmed the entire room. "
process physics energy
noun
The vertical movement of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable air mass. The terms convection and thunderstorm are often used interchangeably, although thunderstorms are only one form of convection. Towering cumulus clouds are visible forms of convection.

Examples :

""On a hot summer day, you can see convection at work as puffy cumulus clouds rise high into the sky, carrying warm, moist air upward." "
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration interchangeably

interchangeably adverb

/ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbli/ /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒɪbli/

With the ability of being interchanged or swapped.

"You can use these two batteries interchangeably in this flashlight. "

Illustration transmission

transmission noun

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/

The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.

"The transmission of the internet signal was weak, making it difficult to complete the online assignment. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration radiator

radiator noun

/ˈɹeɪ.diˌeɪ.tɚ/

Anything which radiates or emits rays.

"The campfire's hot coals are a radiator of heat, warming the surrounding area. "

Illustration downdrafts

downdrafts noun

/ˈdaʊndræfts/

A strong, downward air current; an air pocket or air hole

"The small plane struggled to stay in the air because of strong downdrafts near the mountains. "

Illustration thunderstorms

thunderstorms noun

/ˈθʌndərˌstɔrmz/ /ˈθʌndərˌstɔːrmz/

A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.

"The picnic was cancelled because the forecast predicted thunderstorms. "

Illustration demonstrates

demonstrates verb

/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪts/ /ˈdɛmənstreɪts/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration thunderstorm

thunderstorm noun

/ˈθʌn.də(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/

A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.

""The baseball game was canceled because a severe thunderstorm was approaching." "

Illustration conveying

conveying verb

/kənˈveɪɪŋ/

To move (something) from one place to another.

"Air conveys sound. Water is conveyed through the pipe."

Illustration circulation

circulation noun

/ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/

The act of moving in a circle, or in a course which brings the moving body to the place where its motion began.

"The circulation of the school newspaper ensured that all students received the latest updates. "

Illustration currents

currents noun

/ˈkɜːrənts/ /ˈkɜːrəns/

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

"Sentence: Strong ocean currents can make swimming dangerous. "