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advection

noun
ad·​vec·​tion | \ ad-ˈvek-shÉ™n How to pronounce advection (audio) \

Definition of advection

: the usually horizontal movement of a mass of fluid (such as air or an ocean current) also : transport (as of pollutants or plankton) by such movement
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Other Words from advection

advect \ -​ˈvekt How to pronounce advect (audio) \ transitive verb
advective \ -​ˈvek-​tiv How to pronounce advective (audio) \ adjective

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 There's going to be a good deal of moisture advection by Hurricane Florence, towards the Appalachians. — Madeline Farber, Fox News, "Hurricane Florence to trigger mudslides? Why the storm's potential effect has scientists on edge," 12 Sep. 2018

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First Known Use of advection

1910, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for advection

ad- + (con)vection

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