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(thermodynamics) Convection in which fluid motion results entirely from the presence of a hot body in the fluid, causing temperature and hence density gradients to develop, so that the fluid moves under the influence of gravity. Also known as free convection.

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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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