word
advection fog
ad-VEK-shun FOG
ædˈvɛkʃən fɒɡListen
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Syllable breakdown
advectionfog
Dictionary meaning
Fog produced when warm, moist air moves horizontally over a cooler surface, causing the air to cool to its dew point; common over cold ocean currents.
History and origin
Latin — 'advectio' (bringing to, transport), from 'advehere' (to carry towards).
Examples
- San Francisco's famous fog is largely advection fog, formed as warm Pacific air passes over the cold California Current.
Common mispronunciations
AD-vek-shun fog
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