convector

UK
/kənˈvɛktə/
US
/kənˈvɛktər/

Translations

convectornoun
convectors
pl
UK
/kənˈvɛktə/
US
/kənˈvɛktər/
convecteurAppareil de chauffage.
The convector in the living room efficiently warms the space during the winter months.
Le convecteur du salon chauffe efficacement la pièce pendant les mois d’hiver.
Synonyms
warming device
thermal unit
convectoradjective
UK
/kənˈvɛktə/
US
/kənˈvɛktər/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "convector heater") to denote operation by convection.
convectifSens technique, surtout en physique et en chauffage.
We replaced the old radiators with modern convector units.
Nous avons remplacé les anciens radiateurs par des appareils convectifs modernes.

Definitions

convectornoun
A device that transfers heat to a fluid, typically air, by convection.
The convector in the living room efficiently warms the space during the winter months.
convectoradjective
Operating by or relating to convection, especially of heat.
We replaced the old radiators with modern convector units.