convection
movement carrying heat, air, or fluid
Roots
- com-: with, together, complete, or intensified
- veh / vect: carry, convey, or drive
Other words with the veh / vect root
Convection carries heat or air together through movement.
The soup cooled as convection carried heat from the bottom of the pot.
Convection is a science word with a useful carry image. Con- gives together; veh / vect gives carry. In convection, heat or fluid is carried along by movement.