noun
- plural of convection: the transfer of heat through the movement of heated fluids (liquids or gases)
Usage: physics; meteorology
Examples
- The meteorologist studied atmospheric convections to predict storm patterns.
- Ocean convections help distribute heat around the globe.
- The engineer designed the system to maximize convections for better cooling.
- Different convections occur in various layers of the atmosphere.
- Solar heating creates convections that drive weather systems.
- The scientist measured convections in the laboratory fluid.