convection oven
Americannoun
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convection ovens
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of convection oven
First recorded in 1970–75
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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
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