Alternate Definitions for convection cell

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Term: convection cell
Definition:

An organized unit of convection within a convecting layer. It is isolated by a stream surface, with ascending motion in the center and descending motion near the periphery, or vice versa.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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