advection
nounfemininetécnico/ɐdvɛˈksɐ̃w̃/rare
ad·vec·ção
Definition
In meteorology and physics, the transport of a property (such as heat, moisture, or a contaminant) by the fluid's motion (e.g., wind, current).
The advection of tropical heat influenced the region's climate.
The computational model includes advection and diffusion terms.
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Common collocations
heat advectionmoisture advectionadvection term
Etymology
Do latim 'advectionem'.