How to say "convection" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 対流たいりゅうno-adjectiveThe standard scientific term for convection as heat transfer in fluids, as in weather, cooking, or physics discussions. This is the word you want in virtually every context.
- nounA katakana loanword for convection, covering the same technical sense. It is less common than 対流 and typically appears in specialized equipment names or translated material.
Use 対流 for the physical process of heat transfer by fluid movement; 「コンベクション」 is a less common loanword covering the same technical sense, often in specialized or imported contexts.
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