Convects

/kənˈvɛkts/ verb

Definition

Moves in a pattern where warmer material rises and cooler material sinks, creating circular flow; third-person singular present tense of 'convect.'

Etymology

From Latin 'convehere,' meaning 'to carry together,' with the regular verb conjugation '-s' for third-person singular.

Kelly Says

When you see steam rising from a cup of hot chocolate while the edges cool, that liquid is literally convecting—it's a dance of heat physics happening in your mug!

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