convect
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of convect
First recorded in 1880–85; back formation from convected, from Latin convect(us) “carried together,” past participle of convehere “to carry together,” from con- con- + vehere “to carry, convey, ride” ( cf. vector)
Example Sentences
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Theory holds that the mantle is able to convect because of its plasticity, and this property also allows for another very important Earth process known as isostasy.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
As in the soup pot example, Earth’s mantle will no longer convect once the core has cooled to the point where there is not enough heat transfer to overcome the strength of the rock.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
As long as heat is being transferred from below, the liquid will convect.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
The space between the roof layers, along with its slope, helps the hot air convect, or rise and disperse, instead of raising the temperature in the building.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 23, 2011
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