catabatic

An obsolete adjective describing a wind that flows downward, typically from a high elevation, due to gravity; also used in medical contexts to describe a downward movement or force.

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1. Downward moving air current C2 formal scientific

   Relating to an air current or wind that moves downward or down a slope, typically due to cooling, especially at night.

   • The catabatic wind swept down the mountain valley at dusk.
   • Meteorologists study catabatic flows to predict local weather patterns.
   • The cold, dense air created a strong catabatic current along the slope.

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   المرادفات: downslopekatabatic

   الأضداد: anabatic