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convection
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convection
(noun)
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convection
/kən
ˈ
vɛkʃən/
noun
convection
/kən
ˈ
vɛkʃən/
noun
Learner's definition of CONVECTION
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movement in a gas or liquid in which the warmer parts move up and the colder parts move down
convection
currents
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the transfer of heat by this movement
foods cooked by
convection
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