convect

[kuhn-vekt]

con·vect

[kuhn-vekt]
verb (used with object)
1.
to transfer (heat or a fluid) by convection.
verb (used without object)
2.
(of a fluid) to transfer heat by convection.

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Origin:
1880–85; back formation from convected < Latin convect(us) past participle of convehere to carry together (see con-, vector) + -ed2

con·vec·tive, adjective
con·vec·tive·ly, adverb
non·con·vec·tive, adjective
non·con·vec·tive·ly, adverb
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convect

verb
circulate hot air by convection 
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