Synonyms for

Convection

Verb / kʌˈnvekʃʌn / Another word for convection — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Convection is the movement of heat through liquids and gasses.

Synonyms & similar words

circulation flow movement stream current displacement migration shift transference transit transfer transport percolation filtration diffusion dispersion spread propagation radiation

Synonyms by register

Formal

transfer circulation movement flow

Informal

movement flow circulation

Literary

current stream ebb and flow

Antonyms

conduction radiation insulation stagnation stillness immobility

Common collocations

  • heat convection
  • convection current
  • convection oven
  • natural convection
  • forced convection
  • convection heat transfer
  • convection cell

Word family

noun convection
verb convect
adjective convective

Usage note

Convection specifically refers to heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). It is often contrasted with conduction and radiation.

Example sentences

  1. The hot air rising from the ground is an example of convection.
  2. Convection is used to heat food in a microwave.
  3. The weatherman said there was a convection current moving over the city.
  4. Convection is why the water in a pot on the stove boils.
  5. Convection is an important process in the Earth's atmosphere.

Quotes

  • Convection currents in the mantle of the Earth have been going on for billions of years.
  • Convection is a powerful force in nature.
  • Understanding convection is important for many fields of science.

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