What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Preheat vs Convection - What's the difference?

preheat | convection |

As a verb preheat

is to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking.

As a noun convection is

the process of conveying something.

preheat

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking

    • Synonyms

    *

    Related terms

    * reheat

    Anagrams

    *

    convection

    English

    (wikipedia 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

    *