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advection

ad·vec·tion

UK/ædˈvɛkʃən/ US/æˈdvɛkʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

(meteorology) the horizontal transfer of heat or other atmospheric properties

Origin

From Latin advectio (“act of bringing”), from advectus (past participle of advehere (“to carry to”), from ad- + vehere (“to convey”)) + -io.

Phrases

  • advection fog

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