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advection
ad·vec·tion [ əd véksh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
horizontal transfer of heat by air: the horizontal transfer of a property such as heat, caused by air movement
[Early 20th century. < Latin advection-< advehere "carry to" < vehere "carry"]
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