free convection
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Related to free convection: Level of free convection, Forced convection
free convection
[¦frē kən′vek·shən] (thermodynamics)
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natural convection
The convection resulting from the flow of air caused by temperature differences in an enclosed space, as opposed to the flow of air caused by a fan. Also known as free convection.
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