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advection

nounfemininetechnicalrare/ɐdvɛˈksɐ̃w̃/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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