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convection

[kuhn-vek-shuhn] / kənˈvɛk ʃən /


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The fan acts as a convection oven, an appliance that circulates hot air in order to cook food quickly and evenly.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

On top of that, there is this potential energy in the atmosphere which meant that, locally, the convection column sucked up the embers and carried the fire further afield.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

On Jupiter, lightning offers insight into convection, the process that moves heat through the atmosphere.

From Science Daily May 21, 2026

"Or could it be that greater energy is available because with moist convection on Jupiter, you have a bigger buildup of heat needed before you can generate the storm to create lightning?" he added.

From Science Daily May 21, 2026

Gleaming in the brilliant midday sun, they appeared no different from the harmless puffs of convection condensation that rose from the valley almost every afternoon.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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