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advection fog

American  

noun

Meteorology.
  1. fog caused by the movement of warm, moist air over a cold surface.


Etymology

Origin of advection fog

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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The phenomenon, known as 'advection fog', formed as easterly winds blew over the cool waters of Long Island Sound.

From BBC

Aerial footage shows the advection fog rolling over Beihuangcheng Island.

From BBC