cyclonic

• Relatif à un cyclone ou qui évoque un cyclone ; caractérisé par un système de tempête tournoyant et violent.

Relating to or resembling a cyclone; characterized by a violent, rotating storm system.

1. Relating to a low-pressure systemC1formalscientific

   Of or relating to the atmospheric conditions around a low-pressure center, often associated with stormy weather.

   Cyclonique (relatif à une dépression)

   • The cyclonic circulation brought heavy rain to the region.
   • Meteorologists tracked the cyclonic activity over the ocean.
   • Cyclonic winds can cause significant damage to coastal areas.

   Synonymescyclonalcyclonicallow-pressure

   Antonymesanticyclonic

2. Relating to a tropical stormC1formalscientific

   Of or relating to a violent tropical storm, such as a hurricane or typhoon.

   cyclonique (relatif à un cyclone tropical)

   • The cyclonic storm intensified as it moved across warm waters.
   • Residents were warned of the approaching cyclonic system.
   • Cyclonic conditions forced the evacuation of several islands.

   Synonymescyclonalcyclonical

   Antonymescalmfairserene