Convection: meaning, definitions and examples
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convection
[ kษnหvษkสษn ]
heat transfer
Convection refers to the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). It occurs when warmer, less dense fluid rises while cooler, denser fluid sinks, creating a circulation pattern. This mechanism is fundamental in various natural and artificial processes, including weather patterns, cooking, and heating systems. Convection can be classified into natural convection, driven by buoyancy forces, and forced convection, facilitated by external means such as fans or pumps.
Synonyms
circulation, movement, transfer.
Examples of usage
- Heat travels by convection in a boiling pot of water.
- The Earth's atmosphere showcases convection patterns that influence weather.
- Convection ovens cook food more evenly than traditional ovens.
- Natural convection occurs when warm air rises in a room.
Translations
Translations of the word "convection" in other languages:
๐ต๐น convecรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคตเคนเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Konvektion
๐ฎ๐ฉ konveksi
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝะฒะตะบััั
๐ต๐ฑ konwekcja
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฏพๆต (ใใใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท convection
๐ช๐ธ convecciรณn
๐น๐ท konveksiyon
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฅ (daeryu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุญู ู ุงูุญุฑุงุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ konvekce
๐ธ๐ฐ konvekcia
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏนๆต (duรฌliรบ)
๐ธ๐ฎ konvekcija
๐ฎ๐ธ sveifla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะฝะฒะตะบัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฅแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ konveksiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ convecciรณn
Etymology
The term 'convection' originates from the Latin word 'convectio', which means 'a carrying together'. It is formed by combining 'con-' (together) with 'vehere' (to carry). The concept emerged in the early scientific studies of heat and fluid dynamics, gaining prominence in the 17th and 18th centuries as the understanding of thermodynamics evolved. Scientists like Isaac Newton and others investigated heat transfer in fluids, which paved the way for the modern understanding of convection. As a key concept in physics and engineering, it plays a crucial role in disciplines ranging from meteorology to mechanical engineering, providing insights into how heat energy is distributed in various systems.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,674, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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