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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.
Common collocations
heat advectionmoisture advectionadvection term

Etymology

Do latim 'advectionem'.