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ADVECTIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does advective mean?
• ADVECTIVE (adjective)
The adjective ADVECTIVE has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to advection
Familiarity information: ADVECTIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to advection
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
advection ((meteorology) the horizontal transfer of heat or other atmospheric properties)
Derivation:
advect (convey by horizontal mass movement of a fluid)
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