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convector

American  
[kuhn-vek-ter] / kənˈvɛk tər /

noun

  1. any fluid or device transferring heat by convection.

convector British  
/ kənˈvɛktə /

noun

  1. a space-heating device from which heat is transferred to the surrounding air by convection

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Etymology

Origin of convector

First recorded in 1905–10; convect + -or 2

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