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convectionConvection involves the transfer of heat energy by means of vertical mass motions through a medium.
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convectionThe density- and heat-driven cycling, transfer or circulation of energy through which material initially warms up and becomes relatively less dense, then rises, cools and becomes relatively more dense [..]
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convectionThe mass movement of warmed air or liquid to or from the surface of a body or object.
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convectionPredominantly vertical motion of air or of water, induced by the expansion of the air or of water heated by the earth’s surface, or by human activity, and its resulting buoyancy. [2]
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convectionA method of transferring heat by the actual movement of heated molecules, usually by a freestanding unit, such as a furnace.
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convectionThe transfer of heat by the movement of a gas or liquid; convection, conduction, and radiation are the principal means of energy transfer.As specialized in meteorology, atmospheric motions that are pr [..]
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convectionGenerally, transport of heat and moisture by the movement of a fluid. In meteorology, the term is used specifically to describe vertical transport of heat and moisture in the atmosphere, especially by [..]
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convectionHeat transport by moving particles, and the thermal energy that they carry, to a new location. compare conduction , radiation .
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convection1620s, from Latin convectionem (nominative convectio) "the act of carrying," noun of action from past participle stem of convehere "to carry together," from com- "together&quo [..]
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convectionTransfer of heat to the cooler air as air moves across the body surface. The air is warmed and the body is cooled.
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convectionMotions in a fluid that result in the transport and mixing of the fluid's properties. In meteorology, convection usually refers to atmospheric motions that are predominantly vertical, such as rising air currents due to surface heating. The rising of heated surface air and the sinking of cooler air aloft is often called free convection. (Compar [..]
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convectiontransfer of heat by the movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.
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convectionIn general, mass motions within a fluid resulting in transport and mixing of the properties of that fluid. Convection, along with conduction and radiation, is a principal means of energy transfer. Dis [..]
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convectionThe process generally associated with warm rising air and the formation of cloud. Local breezes, wind and thunderstorms are a result of convection in the atmosphere.
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convectionThe transfer of heat through a liquid or gas caused by the physical upwelling of hot matter. The heat transfer results in the circulation of currents from lower, hotter regions to higher, cooler regio [..]
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convectionvertical heat transfer, as in a convection current.
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convectionThe rising of warm air and the sinking of cool air. Heat mixes and moves air. When a layer of air receives enough heat from the earth's surface, it expands and moves upward. Colder, heavier air flows under it which is then warmed, expands, and rises. The warm rising air cools as it reaches higher, cooler regions of the atmosphere and begins to [..]
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convectionThe transfer of heat through a liquid or gas caused by the physical upwelling of hot matter. The heat transfer results in the circulation of currents from lower, hotter regions to higher, cooler regio [..]
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convectiontransfer of heat in a gas or liquid by upward movement of the hotter, less dense portion. Found in atmospheric, oceanic and asthenospheric mediums.
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convectionRefers to the transfer of heat by a moving fluid (liquids and gases).
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convectionTransport of heat through movement of a gas or liquid.
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convectionThe vertical transport of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable atmosphere. Source: NOAA-NWS ERH.
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convectionThe act of conveying or transmission. The movement of air (or a liquid) over the surface of a body and contributes to heat loss (if the air is cooler than the body) or heat gain (if air is warmer than the body). convective mixing
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convection Heat transfer through the movement of a fluid, eg: warm air rising.
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convectionthe circulatory motion that occurs in fluids due to differences in temperature, which cause variations in density.
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convectionThe motion resulting in a fluid from the differences in density. In heat transmission, this meaning has been extended to include both forced and natural motion or circulation.
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convectionA method of transferring heat by the actual movement of heated molecules, usually by a freestanding unit such as a furnace.
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convection(n) - the transfer of heat energy by circulatory movements in a fluid
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convectionThe transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion. In the atmosphere, convection usually refers to the vertical movement of air masses. An example of convection is the ri [..]
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convectioninvolves heat exchange through a physical medium such as air or water. A temperature gradient occurs from the warmer body surface through the medium to the surrounding environment.
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convectionA method of transferring heat energy by the movement of the heated substance itself.
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convectionThe transfer of heat through mass movement.
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convectionThe transfer of heat by changes of density in a fluid or gas as two fluid streams pass across each other.
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convectionThe transmission of heat through a liquid or gas. The cooler feeling you experience in front of a fan in summer is due to convective air movement over your skin. It is also a form of cooking.
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convectionWhen warm air or water moves towards cooler air or water. With air, it means that warm air will rise until it cools.
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convectioncontinuous transfer of heat by slow circular movement [convective]
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convectionThe transfer of energy and mass by motions in a liquid or gas. In the atmosphere, convection usually refers to the vertical interchange of air masses. An example of convection is the rising of warm su [..]
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convectionA method of heat transfer during which heat is taken away from a source by the circular movement of liquid or gas.
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convectionA heat transfer method. See my article on The Thermodynamics of Cooking.
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convectionIn general, mass motion within a fluid resulting in transport and mixing of the properties of that fluid. Specifically, in meteorology, atmospheric motions that are predominately vertical.
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convectionTransfer of heat from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature by the displacement of high-energy molecules-for example, the displacement of warmer, less dense air (higher kinet [..]
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convectionThis is a way of moving heat energy around. In a fluid, heat can travel by convection. For example, hot air is less dense than cold air, so the hot air rises up, carrying its heat energy with it. Conv [..]
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convectionEM, SP This is a way of moving heat energy around. In a fluid (i.e. a liquid or gas) heat can travel by convection. For example, hot air is less dense than cold air, so the hot air rises up, carrying [..]
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convectionVertical motion driven by buoyancy forces arising from static instability, usually caused by near-surface cooling or increases in salinity in the case of the ocean and near-surface warming in the case [..]
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convectionThe process of conveying something.
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convectionIt is the spread of heat by a flow of hot air, steam, or liquid. This flow may be either natural or mechanical. In a pot of liquid, the liquid closest to the fire is heated first. As it is heated, [..]
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convectionThe transfer of heat by moving hot air or liquid (usually water or fat) through or around food. For example, a convection oven transfers heat by moving hot air around food using a fan. Deep fried and [..]
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convection(n) the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion(n) (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere
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convectionHeat transfer that occurs by the circulation of a moving liquid or gas (Lesson 19)
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convectionIn physics, convection is the transport and mixing of properties (energy, heat, moisture, etc.) of a fluid by mass motion of that fluid. In meteorology, convection generally refers to such transport a [..]
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convectionThe transfer of heat within the air by its movement. The term is used specifically to describe vertical transport of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable atmosphere.
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convectionis the vertical transport of a fluid and its properties. For many important ocean and atmospheric phenomena, convection is driven by density differences in the fluid, e.g. the sinking of cold, dense water in polar regions of the world's oceans; and the rising of warm, less-dense air during the formation of cumulonimbus clouds and hurricanes. t [..]
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convectionGenerally, transport of heat and moisture by the movement of a fluid. In fluid mechanics, convection refers to flow driven by buoyancy. In meteorology, the term is used specifically to describe vertic [..]
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convectionThe act of conveying (transporting). In ocean circulation, it refers to the movement within a fluid resulting from differential heating (different amounts of heating in different areas) and cooling of the fluid. Convection produces mass transport or mixing of the fluid. The sinking of cold, dense water in Polar Regions is an example of convection d [..]
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convectionCurrents created by heating air, which then rises and pulls cooler air behind it. Also see radiation.
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convectionAtmospheric or oceanic motions that are predominately vertical and that result in vertical transport and mixing of atmospheric or oceanic properties. Because the most striking meteorological features result if atmospheric convective motion occurs in conjunction with the rising current of air (i.e., updrafts), convection is sometimes used to imply o [..]
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convectionThe heat transfer between a solid and a moving fluid.
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convectionThe transfer of heat by a moving fluid.
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convectionA natural circulation of fluid. The hot fluid (lighter) rises and the cool fluid (heavier) sinks.
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convectionThe movement of heat by air flow.
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convectionRefers to the transfer of heat by moving fluid (liquids and gases).
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convectionthe transfer of heat by a moving fluid.
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convectionHeat transfer via the movement of heated particles. I.e. circulation of water in a boiler.
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convectionMotions in a fluid that transport and mix the properties of the fluid. These properties could be heat and/or moisture. Often the term convection is used to describe upward motion of water vapor(moistu [..]
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convectionMovement of a fluid, such as water or air, as a result of being heated
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convectionThe transfer of heat by circulation or movement of a fluid (liquid or gas).
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convectionA transfer of heat through a liquid or gas when that medium hits against a solid surface.
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convectionA circulating flow in a fluid, carrying heat away from its source. Convection in the atmosphere carries heat from the sun-warmed ground to higher layers, where it is radiated away into space; the lowe [..]
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convectionA mode of heat transfer in which heat energy is transferred from an object to moving fluid such as air, water, or refrigerant. The heat sink of a computer processor is an example of heat transfer by convection. Convection is one of the three forms of heat transfer, which also include Conduction & Radiation.
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convectionConvection is the transfer of heat and/or molecules by currents of air or liquids. When clothing or footwear allows the free passage of air, it leads to more rapid heating or cooling. Windproof shells help prevent convection; conversely open mesh in footwear and clothing helps ventilation. Convection is the primary form of heat and mass transfer on [..]
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convectionVertical transport of heat and moisture that can lead to an increase in cloud cover and precipitation. Commonly results in thunderstorm activity during the North American Monsoon.
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convection The transfer of heat through a fluid material such as air due to differences in fluid density and the effects of gravity. Divided Light
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convectionMoving the heat in accordance with the movement of infrared energy in a liquid or a gas flow of the substance (forced or spontaneously).
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convectionTransmission of energy or mass by a medium involving Movement of the medium itself. The circulatory Movement that occurs in a fluid at a nonuniform Temperature owing to the variation of its density an [..]
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convectionThe transfer and mixing of heat by movement, normally in the vertical.
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convectionTransmission of energy or mass by a medium involving movement of the medium itself. The circulatory movement that occurs in a fluid at a nonuniform temperature owing to the variation of its density an [..]
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convectionThe rising of warm air and the sinking of cool air. Heat mixes and moves air. When a layer of air receives enough heat from the Earth's surface, it expands and moves upward. Colder, heavier air f [..]
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convectionConvection: Heat transfer that occurs when heat is spread by the movement of air, steam, or liquid.
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convectionIn the context of the ocean or atmosphere, convection refers to vertical turbulent motion of the water or air, usually caused by density changes (for example,due to cooling or warming). Convection in [..]
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convectionThe process of heat or mass transfer through a fluid caused b movement of molecules from cool regions to warmer regions. Cool White
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convectionvertical energy transfer in the atmosphere.
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convectionTransfer of heat by air currents, i.e., gravity, hot air furnace.
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convectionGenerally, transport of heat and moisture by the movement of a fluid. In meteorology, the term is used specifically to describe vertical transport of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable atmosphere. The terms "convection" and "thunderstorms" often are used interchangeably, altho [..]
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convectionThe movement of heat by fluid flow(e.g. air, water).
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convectionConvection, defines convective heat transfer, which is the transfer of heat by the movement of fluids from a place to another with lower temperature.
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convectionIn meteorology, the term is used specifically to describe vertical transport of heat and moisture in the atmosphere, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable atmosphere. The terms convection and thunderstorms often are used interchangeably, although thunderstorms are only one form of convection. Also includes: Bénard Cell, Convective Ou [..]
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convectionProcess by which, in a fluid being heated, the warmer part of the mass will rise and the cooler portions sink. This is also a a component of the theory for continental drift, in that the circulating m [..]
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convectionGenerally, transport of heat and moisture by the movement of a fluid. In meteorology, the term is used specifically to describe vertical transport of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and down [..]
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convection(1) In general, mass motions within a fluid resulting in transport and mixing of the properties of that fluid. (2) In meteorology, atmospheric motions that are predominantly vertical, resulting in ver [..]
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convectionGenerally, transport of heat and moisture by the movement of a fluid. In meteorology, the term is used specifically to describe vertical transport of heat and moisture in the atmosphere, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable atmosphere. The terms "convection" and "thunderstorms" often are used interchangeably, alt [..]
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convectionThe transfer of heat by a moving fluid.
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convectionHeat transfer by currents that flow from a warm surface to a colder one.
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convectionAir currents induced by the different densities of warm and cool air.
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convectionThe transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of heated parts of a liquid or gas.
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convectionThe bulk transport of plasma (or gas) from one place to another, in response to mechanical forces (for example, viscous interaction with the solar wind) or electromagnetic forces. definition courtesy of: NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
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convection The transfer of heat by circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.
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convectionThe transfer of heat through a liquid or gas caused by the physical upwelling of hot matter. The heat transfer results in the circulation of currents from lower, hotter regions to higher, cooler regions. An everyday example of this process is boiling water. Convection occurs in the Sun and other stars.
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convectionThe process of removing heat from an object through the surrounding air.
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convectionThe transport of heat and moisture by the movement of a fluid. In meteorology, the term is used specifically to describe vertical transport of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable atmosphere. The terms convection and thunderstorms often are used interchangeably, although thunderstorms are only one form of convecti [..]
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convectionWarm air rising or cold air sinking or both.
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convectionThe process of heat transfer through fluids by means of rising currents.
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convectionThe vertical transport of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable atmosphere. The terms "convection" and "thunderstorms" often are used interchange [..]
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convectionVertical air circulation in which cool air sinks and forces warm air to rise.
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convectionThe transfer of heat within a the air
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convectionThe process by which heat is transferred through the movement of gases.
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convectionGenerally, transport of heat and moisture by the movement of a fluid. In meteorology, the term is used specifically to describe vertical transport of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and down [..]
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convectionThe mass motion within a fluid, resulting in the transport and mixing of the properties of that fluid. This could be the transport of heat and/or moisture. In meteorology, the term is used specificall [..]
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convectionMotions in a fluid that transport and mix the properties of the fluid. These properties could be heat and/or moisture. When used to imply only upward vertical motion, it is then the opposite of subsid [..]
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convectionMotions in a fluid that transport and mix the properties of the fluid. These properties could be heat
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convectionTransporting heat and moisture by moving the fluid that contains them. Meteorologists use convection to describe the motion that results when air is warmed at the surface and bubbles up through the atmosphere, often forming puffy convective clouds, and in extreme cases thunderstorms.
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convectionTransfer of thermal energy via fluid currents (gases or liquids).
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convectionGenerally, transport of heat and moisture by the movement of a fluid. In meteorology, the term is used specifically to describe vertical transport of heat and moisture in the atmosphere, especially by [..]
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convectionTransfer of heat by the movement of the heated material. In meteorology, the up and down air motions caused by heat.
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convectionMotions in a fluid that transport and mix the properties of the fluid. These properties could be heat and/or moisture. When used to imply only upward vertical motion, it is then the opposite of subsidence.
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convectionThe transfer of heat through air or liquids. Heat convection is the method of heat transfer from the body of an IC, case of a semiconductor, or heat sink to the surrounding air.
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convectionConvection resulting from forced circulation of a fluid, as by a fan, jet or pump.
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convectionCirculation of gas or liquid (usually air or water) due to differences in density resulting from temperature changes.
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convectionTransference of heat through a liquid or gas by the actual movement of the fluid.
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convectionThe transfer of heat energy by the circulation or movement of a heated material.
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convectionConvection is single or multiphase fluid flow that occurs spontaneously due to the combined effects of material property heterogeneity and body forces on a fluid, most commonly density and gravity (se [..]
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convectionConvection is single or multiphase fluid flow that occurs spontaneously due to the combined effects of material property heterogeneity and body forces on a fluid, most commonly density and gravity (se [..]
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convectionConvection is single or multiphase fluid flow that occurs spontaneously due to the combined effects of material property heterogeneity and body forces on a fluid, most commonly density and gravity (se [..]
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