convección

Definitions of convección
  1. noun
    the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion
  2. noun
    (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere
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    type of:
    proceso natural, radiactividad, radioactividad
    a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
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