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.

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo que describe un viento que sopla hacia abajo, generalmente desde una gran altura, por acción de la gravedad; también se usa en contextos médicos para referirse a un movimiento o fuerza descendente.

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.

   🇪🇸Catabático (relativo a corriente de aire descendente)

   Sinónimos: downslopekatabatic

   Antónimos: anabatic