advection meaning

UK US /ædˈvɛkʃən/ 3 syllables

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

Definition of advection

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

    Type of: temperature change

    Related forms: advect

How to pronounce advection

advection is pronounced /ædˈvɛkʃən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with advection

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AD · words ending in ON · 9-letter words

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