convection

/kənvˈɛkʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion
2. (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere

Words that rhyme with convection

• section
• projection
• connection
• direction
• reflection
• correction
• infection
• protection
• complexion
• connexion
• intersection
• deflection
• selection
• collection
• detection
• election
• inflection
• objection
• rejection
• confection
• disconnection
• dissection
• erection
• flexion
• injection
• perfection
• recollection
• circumspection
• defection
• disaffection