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convection

Noun B1 – Intermediate

The transfer of heat through the movement of a liquid or gas, as warmer, less dense regions rise and cooler regions sink.

"Convection currents in the pan help the soup heat evenly."

Convection moves heat through a moving fluid, unlike conduction, which transfers heat through direct contact without the material itself moving.