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Vocabulary Term Details

Convection

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convection)

Convection is the concerted, collective movement of ensembles of molecules within fluids (e.g., liquids, gases) and rheids. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Heat transfer
N/AAtmospheric circulation
Temperature inversion

This term is used for the following terms: 
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Approved Date
18-Jul-2013

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