conˈvected,pa.pple. [f. L. convect-us, pa.pple. of convehĕre, f.con- together + vehĕre to carry + -ed.] Carried by convection. 1881Eng. MechanicNo. 874. 369/1 This is convected heat—i.e., that which is obtained by the transfer of heated air from place to place.