convection

Noun
  1. The transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion (synset 113473787)
    is a type of: temperature change - a process whereby the degree of hotness of a body (or medium) changes
  2. (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere (synset 113473923)
    referred to in: meteorology - the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)
    is a type of: action, activity, natural action, natural process - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

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