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anticyclone

/ˌæn.tiˈsaɪ.kləʊn/

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noun

/ˌæn.tiˈsaɪ.kləʊn/C1formalscientific
  • ruМетеорологическое явление, характеризующееся ветрами, закручивающимися наружу от центра высокого давления, циркулирующими по часовой стрелке в северном полушарии и против часовой стрелки в южном полушарии.

A meteorological phenomenon characterized by winds spiraling outward from a high-pressure center, circulating clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.

  1. High-pressure weather systemC1formalscientific

    A large-scale atmospheric circulation system characterized by high pressure at its center, with winds spiraling outward. In the northern hemisphere, the winds circulate clockwise, and in the southern hemisphere, they circulate counterclockwise.

    ruАнтициклон

    • The anticyclone brought clear skies and stable weather to the region.
    • Meteorologists tracked the anticyclone as it moved slowly across the Atlantic.
    • During an anticyclone, air descends, which inhibits cloud formation and precipitation.

    Synonymshigh

    Antonymscyclonelow

Forms
  • anticyclones plural form
  • anticyclones' possessive plural form
  • anticyclone's possessive singular form