(kənˈvɛktə) or convector heater (kənˈvɛktə ˈhiːtə)
noun
a space-heating device from which heat is transferred to the surrounding air by convection
convector in American English
(kənˈvektər)
noun
any fluid or device transferring heat by convection
Word origin
[1905–10; convect + -or2]This word is first recorded in the period 1905–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Expressionism, one-shot, overcall, persona, revolving door
Examples of 'convector' in a sentence
convector
He found the two convector heaters, slightly chipped and rusting, in the cupboard under the stairs.
Salley Vickers MR GOLIGHTLY'S HOLIDAY (2003)
Convector heaters are light and portable and provide fast heat.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Buyers should be particularly wary of convector-type all-electric heating.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Our daughter needs to change her convector radiators, which are most inefficient.