advection

/ædˈvɛkʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the movement of air, water, or other fluid from one place to another, often resulting in the transport of heat, moisture, or other properties.

“The meteorologist studied the process of advection to predict the temperature changes in the region.”

Synonyms

  • diffusion
  • transfer
  • transport

Antonyms

  • convection
  • evaporation