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 raro que descreve um vento que sopra para baixo, geralmente de grande altitude, por ação da gravidade; também usado em contexto médico para descrever movimento ou força 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.

   🇵🇹Corrente de ar descendente

   Sinônimos: downslopekatabatic

   Antônimos: anabatic