| advection | (noun) (meteorology) the horizontal transfer of heat or other atmospheric properties | - |
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| convection | (noun) the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion | - |
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| (noun) (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere | - |
| convector | (noun) a space heater that transfers heat to the surrounding air by convection | - |
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| dovecote | (noun) a birdhouse for pigeons | Synonyms: columbarium, columbary |
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| invective | (noun) abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will | Synonyms: vitriol, vituperation |
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| vector | (noun) (genetics) a virus or other agent that is used to deliver DNA to a cell | - |
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| (noun) a variable quantity that can be resolved into components | - |
| (noun) any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease | Synonyms: transmitter |
| (noun) a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction | - |
| vulvectomy | (noun) surgical removal of part or all of the vulva | - |
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