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convection oven

American  

noun

  1. a gas, electric, or microwave oven equipped with a fan that circulates and intensifies the heat, thereby decreasing the normal cooking time.


Etymology

Origin of convection oven

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Dehydrators remove water by exposing ingredients to low heat while keeping air circulating throughout, much like a convection oven but at a temperature that doesn’t actually cook them.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023

But fans can backfire and turn a room into a convection oven when indoor temperatures exceed about 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

From Scientific American • Aug. 5, 2023

The sun-bleached moonscape near the border of Nevada is hemmed in by jagged, rust-colored mountains, which trap hot air and circulate it like a convection oven.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2023

The oven was an electric convection oven, and he was careful to make sure other appliances around his house were switched off while he was cooking.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2022

While traditional bagels are often boiled in a kettle and baked in a hearth, his are boiled in a large stockpot and baked in a convection oven.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2022