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heat convection [′hēt kən¦vek·shən] (thermodynamics) The transfer of thermal energy by actual physical movement from one location to another of a substance in which thermal energy is stored. Also known as thermal convection. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Unstable conditions prevail when heat convection dominates. He points out that Count Rumford in the 18th century discovered the principle of heat convection after burning his mouth on an apple pie. SOHO has discovered the sun's heat convection cells, some analogous to the bubbles in a boiling pot, are flatter and more pancake-like than expected, making the sun's convection layer more complicated than thought. |
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