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con·vect

(kən-vĕkt′)

v. con·vect·ed, con·vect·ing, con·vects

v.tr.

To transfer (heat) by convection.

v.intr.

To undergo convection: warm air convecting upward.

[Back-formation from convection.]

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convect

(kənˈvɛkt)

1. (General Physics) (tr) to circulate (hot air) by convection

2. (General Physics) (intr) to undergo convection

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con•vect

(kənˈvɛkt)

v.t.

1. to transfer (heat or a fluid) by convection.

v.i.

2. (of a fluid) to transfer heat by convection.

[1880–85; back formation from convected < Latin convectus, past participle of convehere to carry to one place =con- con- + vehere to carry]

con•vec′tive, adj.

con•vec′tive•ly, adv.

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convect - circulate hot air by convection

circulate - cause to move in a circuit or system; "The fan circulates the air in the room"

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