advection fog

noun

, Meteorology.

1. fog caused by the movement of warm, moist air over a cold surface.

Word History and Origins

Origin of advection fog¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The phenomenon, known as 'advection fog', formed as easterly winds blew over the cool waters of Long Island Sound.

From BBC

Aerial footage shows the advection fog rolling over Beihuangcheng Island.

From BBC