convent
1. A religious community: friars, monks, or nuns (now usually nuns). 2. A group of buildings occupied by such a […]
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convenience outlet
A receptacle outlet which is mounted on the wall of a room to supply electricity for lamps, appliances, etc.
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convection loss
Heat loss in a building resulting from temperature differences in the heated space.
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convection heating
Heating which results from the movement of air (or any other gas or liquid), carrying heat from the hotter to
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convection current
The transfer of heat that results from the movement of air from one location to another, usually as a result
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convection circulation
In a hot-water heating system, the movement of water through the pipes as a result of gravity which causes the
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convection
Heat transmission, either natural or forced (by means of a fan), by currents of air resulting from differences in density