advection

noun

ad·​vec·​tion ad-ˈvek-shən 

: 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

advect

ad-ˈvekt 

transitive verb

advective

ad-ˈvek-tiv 

adjective

Examples of advection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cold air advection will continue through the day, keeping afternoon temperatures much lower than earlier this week. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Although numbers vary, between 300 and 400 ships have reportedly collapsed or capsized in the bay’s notorious advection fog. — Kevin Fisher-Paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2023

The Dallas area typically sees advection and radiation fog, but there are exceptions in cases of extreme weather. — Dallas News, 3 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

ad- + (con)vection

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for advection

• abjection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction
• defection