advection
[ ad-vek-shuhn ]
/ ædˈvɛk ʃən /
noun
Meteorology. the horizontal transport of atmospheric properties (distinguished from convection).
the horizontal flow of air, water, etc.
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British Dictionary definitions for advection
advection
/ (ədˈvɛkʃən) /
noun
the transference of heat energy in a horizontal stream of gas, esp of air
Word Origin for advection
C20: from Latin advectiō conveyance, from advehere, from ad- to + vehere to carry
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Scientific definitions for advection
advection
[ ăd-vĕk′shən ]
The transfer of a property of the atmosphere, such as heat, cold, or humidity, by the horizontal movement of an air mass.
The rate of change of an atmospheric property caused by the horizontal movement of air.
The horizontal movement of water, as in an ocean current.
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