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.

• 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее ветер, который дует вниз, обычно с большой высоты, под действием силы тяжести; также используется в медицинском контексте для описания нисходящего движения или силы.

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.

   🇷🇺Нисходящий поток воздуха

   Synonyms: downslopekatabatic

   Antonyms: anabatic