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 Definitions of Advection  [ædˈvɛk ʃən]  

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Definition of 'Advection' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) advection
a shift in temperature, humidity, or the like resulting from horizontal movement of an air mass

2.  advection
the horizontal flow of air, water, etc.

Etymology:  (1905–10; < L advectiō=advec-, var. s. of advehere to convey (ad-ad - +vehere to carry) +-tiō -tion)

Definition of 'Advection' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) advection
(meteorology) the horizontal transfer of heat or other atmospheric properties

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