convection
noun/kənˈvɛkʃən/
Frequency rank: #10,362 most common English word
Meaning
the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) by the movement of the fluid itself.
Example sentence
Heat is transferred through the liquid by convection, causing warm water to rise and cool water to sink.
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