convectionkənvékʃən
The movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter and therefore less dense material to rise, and colder, denser material to sink under the influence of gravity, which consequently results in transfer of heat.
‘the final transfer of energy to the surface is by convection’
‘upward convection in the troposphere carries water vapour and sulphur dioxide above the clouds’ englishadvanced 3000 Feb 1, 2020, 7:07 AM HirotoShishido
something become known or obvious to someone, often suddenlyIt dawned on me this morning that today is a holiday.
It dawned on me after I got to work that I didn’t have my cellphone.
It just dawned on me that I was wearing my shirt inside out. english Apr 4, 2021, 4:44 AM HirotoShishido
fulcrumfˈʊlkrəm
central shaft
A thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation.
‘research is the fulcrum of the academic community’ englishadvanced 3000 Feb 1, 2020, 7:42 AM HirotoShishido
lopsidedlòpsíded
With one side lower or smaller than the other.
'Apparently, I favored left one. She got a little lopsided' english Feb 2, 2020, 8:13 AM HirotoShishido
furnacefˈɚːnəs
An enclosed structure in which material can be heated to very high temperatures, e.g. for smelting metals.
loathsomelóʊθsəm
Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.
'you foul loathsome evil little cockroach' english Feb 15, 2020, 9:04 AM HirotoShishido
cane(the cane)
form of corporal punishment used in certain schools, involving beating with a cane.
‘wrong answers were rewarded by the cane’ english Feb 14, 2020, 8:13 PM HirotoShishido
throw a rodrods (inside the engine) is broke down english Mar 6, 2020, 8:08 AM HirotoShishido
root forinformal
Support or hope for the success of (a person or group entering a contest or undertaking a challenge)
‘the whole of this club is rooting for him’ english Jan 2, 2020, 7:23 PM HirotoShishido
