convect
[ kuhn-vekt ]
verb (used with object)
to transfer (heat or a fluid) by convection.
verb (used without object)
(of a fluid) to transfer heat by convection.
Origin of convect
1Other words from convect
- con·vec·tive, adjective
- con·vec·tive·ly, adverb
- non·con·vec·tive, adjective
- non·con·vec·tive·ly, adverb
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How to use convect in a sentence
While the shininess of regular aluminum foil can help deflect some of a fire’s radiant heat, it’s too flimsy to protect against convected and conducted heat.
Can you really use foil to fireproof your house? | Natalie Wallington | September 23, 2021 | Popular-ScienceYou have a mantle that convects, so the plates sitting on top of it are moved with convection.
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