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convection oven
noun
: an oven having a fan that circulates hot air uniformly and continuously around food
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Above this level, the thinking went, a fan would exacerbate overheating by displacing the layer of air that has cooled to equilibrium with adjacent skin temperature, much like a convection oven that speeds cooking by circulating hot air.
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Bywarren Cornwall, science.org, 6 Nov. 2024
In a convection oven, the fan may blow parchment paper around, potentially disrupting the baking process for light cookies like meringue cookies or French macarons.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Inside is a kitchen with an induction stove, convection oven, sink, microwave, and refrigerator.
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Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
Cuisinart has several on-sale finds, including a 6-quart stockpot, stainless steel skillet set, and air fryer and convection oven hybrid.
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Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1946, in the meaning defined above
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“Convection oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convection%20oven. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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convection oven
noun
: an oven with a fan that circulates hot air evenly and continuously around the food as it cooks
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