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Words related to convection

con·vec·tion
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  • advection

    the transference of heat energy in a horizontal stream of gas, esp of air

  • convection cell

    a distinct volume of circulating fluid, in a fluid medium under gravity, that is heated from below and cooled from above: usually found in large groupings.

  • convection oven

    a type of oven which cooks food by circulating hot air

  • convective activity

    any manifestation of convection in the atmosphere, as hail or thunderstorms.

  • prandtl number

    the ratio of the fluid viscosity to the thermal conductivity of a substance, a low number indicating high convection.

  • radiant heat

    heat energy transmitted by electromagnetic waves in contrast to heat transmitted by conduction or convection.
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