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advection

Pronunciation: /ədˈvɛkʃ(ə)n/
Definition of advection

noun

[mass noun]
  • the transfer of heat or matter by the flow of a fluid, especially horizontally in the atmosphere or the sea.

Derivatives

advect

verb

advective

adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from Latin advectio(n-), from advehere 'bring', from ad- 'to' + vehere 'carry'

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Definition of advection in the US English dictionary

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