convection

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convection (enc)

Noun	1.	convection - the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion temperature change - a process whereby the degree of hotness of a body (or medium) changes
	2.	convection - (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere meteorology - the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather) natural action, natural process, activity, action - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"

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