convection current
US /kənˈvɛkʃən ˈkɜːrənt/
UK /kənˈvɛkʃən ˈkʌrənt/
名詞
對流
a current in a fluid (liquid or gas) that results from convection, the process of heat transfer by the bulk movement of molecules within fluids
範例:
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The Earth's mantle is driven by slow-moving convection currents.
地幔由緩慢移動的對流驅動。
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Boiling water demonstrates convection currents as hot water rises and cooler water sinks.
沸水通過熱水上升和冷水下沉來演示對流。