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convection
Definição1
Predominantly vertical movement of the atmosphere that results in mixing the atmospheric properties. Convection differs from advection, which is the horizontal movement of the atmosphere.
Fonte1
CRANE, Dale (ed.). Dictionary of aeronautical terms. 4th ed. Newcastle: ASA, 2006.
Fonte2
TERMIUM PLUS. The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank. Disponível em http://www.btb.termiumplus.gc.ca/. Acesso em 14 out. 2019.
Fonte3
ANTAS, Luiz Mendes. Dicionário de termos técnicos: português-inglês. 4. ed. São Paulo: Traço, [s. d. ]. 335 p.
Contexto
Convection is the process generally associated with warm rising air, and the formation of cloud. Local breezes, wind and thunderstorms are a result of convection in the atmosphere.
Subárea1
Meteorology
Português
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