対流

Translation

heat transfer / fluid circulation

Meaning

The transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid, such as a gas or liquid, caused by density differences.

Examples

• Convection currents in the Earth's mantle are responsible for the movement of tectonic plates.
  地球のマントル内の対流は、プレートテクトニクスの動きの原因となっている。
• The oven uses convection to circulate hot air, ensuring that the cake bakes evenly on all sides.
  オーブンは対流を利用して熱風を循環させ、ケーキを全体的に均一に焼き上げる。