KATABATIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of an air current or wind; moving downward or down a slope because of cooling especially at night

Synonyms:

catabatic; katabatic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Domain category:

meteorology (the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather))

Antonym:

anabatic (of an air current or wind; rising especially up a slope)

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