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|Meaning= | |Meaning=#A type of [[fog]] caused by the [[advection]] of [[moist air]] over a cold surface, and the consequent cooling of that air to below its [[dewpoint]]. | ||
#A type of [[fog]] caused by the [[advection]] of [[moist air]] over a cold surface, and the consequent cooling of that air to below its [[dewpoint]]. | |Explanation=A very common advection fog is that caused by [[moist air]] over a cold body of water ([[sea fog]]).<br/> | ||
#Sometimes applied to [[steam fog]]. | #Sometimes applied to [[steam fog]]. | ||
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