convection

noun

con·​vec·​tion kən-ˈvek-shən 

1

: the action or process of conveying

2

a

: movement in a gas or liquid in which the warmer parts move up and the cooler parts move down

convection currents

b

: the transfer of heat by convection

foods cooked by convection

compare conduction, radiation

convectional

kən-ˈvek-shnəl 

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Examples of convection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a convection fan and 11 presets this little oven will make cooking just about anything (including a whole chicken) a breeze. —Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024

Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro $400 $300 Amazon This toaster oven slash air fryer makes the most of small countertops, using convection technology that cooks food approximately 30% faster than regular ovens. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024

Bake at 365 degrees Fahrenheit for 16 minutes, preferably on convection setting, if possible. —Peter Burke, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024

No deep convection is associated with this tropical wave. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin convection-, convectio, from Latin convehere to bring together, from com- + vehere to carry — more at way

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing convection

• convection oven

Kids Definition

convection

noun

con·​vec·​tion kən-ˈvek-shən 

: motion in a gas or liquid in which the warmer portions rise and the colder portions sink

also : the transfer of heat by this motion

convectional

-shnəl 

-shən-ᵊl

adjective

convective

-ˈvek-tiv

adjective

Medical Definition

convection

noun

con·​vec·​tion kən-ˈvek-shən 

1

: the circulatory motion that occurs in a fluid at a nonuniform temperature owing to the variation of its density and the action of gravity

2

: the transfer of heat by convection in a fluid

convectional

-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl 

adjective

convective

-ˈvek-tiv 

adjective