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convection in Finnish

convection in Finnish is kantaminen, kuljettaminen, välittäminen — convection means the transfer of heat through a liquid or gas by the movement of the fluid itself, as warmer, less dense parts rise and cooler parts sink to replace them.

convection in Finnish

kantaminen
noun
(obsolete) The process of conveying something.
kuljettaminen
noun
(obsolete) The process of conveying something.
välittäminen
noun
(obsolete) The process of conveying something.
konvektio
noun
(physics) The transmission of heat in a fluid by the circulation of currents.
kuljettuminen
noun
(physics) The transmission of heat in a fluid by the circulation of currents.
konvektio
noun
(meteorology) The vertical movement of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable air mass. The terms convection and thunderstorm are often used interchangeably, although thunderstorms are only one form of convection. Towering cumulus clouds are visible forms of convection.

What does "convection" mean?

  1. noun The transfer of heat through a liquid or gas by the movement of the fluid itself, as warmer, less dense parts rise and cooler parts sink to replace them.
    "Convection carries warm air from the radiator up to the ceiling."
  2. noun The circulation of hot air by a fan inside an oven, which cooks food faster and more evenly — as in a convection oven.
    "Reduce the temperature by twenty degrees if you are using convection."
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convection in a sentence

  • Convection carries warm air from the radiator up to the ceiling.
  • Thunderstorms form when strong convection lifts moist air high into the atmosphere.
  • Reduce the temperature by twenty degrees if you are using convection.

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What is "convection" in Finnish?

"convection" in Finnish is kantaminen, kuljettaminen, välittäminen. convection means: The transfer of heat through a liquid or gas by the movement of the fluid itself, as warmer, less dense parts rise and cooler parts sink to replace them.

How do you use "convection" in a sentence?

Example: "Convection carries warm air from the radiator up to the ceiling." In Finnish, "convection" is kantaminen, kuljettaminen, välittäminen.

Are there other ways to say "convection" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "convection": kantaminen, kuljettaminen, välittäminen, konvektio, kuljettuminen.

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