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Convection vs Convectively - What's the difference?

convection | convectively |

As a noun convection

is the process of conveying something.

As an adverb convectively is

in a convective manner.

convection

Alternative forms

* convexion

Noun

(-)
  • The process of conveying something.
  • (physics) The transmission of heat in a fluid or gas by the circulation of currents.
  • (meteorology) The vertical movement of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable air mass. The terms convection and thunderstorm are often used interchangeably, although thunderstorms are only one form of convection. Towering cumulus clouds are visible forms of convection.
  • Coordinate terms

    * (physics) conduction, radiation

    Derived terms

    * forced convection * free convection * gravitational convection

    See also

    * weather

    References

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    convectively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a convective manner
  • With regard to convection