Convecting

/kənˈvɛktɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of convect; actively transferring heat or matter through a fluid by convection.

Etymology

Present participle of 'convect', from Latin 'convectus'. Used to describe ongoing convective processes in physics and atmospheric science.

Kelly Says

When you see storm clouds building vertically in the sky, that's 'convecting' air—moisture is actively rising and cooling, releasing enormous amounts of energy!

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