anabatic (redirected from Anabatic wind)

an·a·bat·ic  (n-btk)

adj.

Of or relating to rising wind currents.

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[Greek anabatikos, skilled in mounting, from anabainein, to rise; see anabaena.]

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anabatic [ˌænəˈbætɪk]

adj

(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Meteorol (of air currents) rising upwards, esp up slopes Compare katabatic

[from Greek anabatikos relating to ascents, from anabainein to go up; see anabasis]

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anabatic  (n-btk)

Relating to warm, rising wind currents, especially those that are driven up the slopes of hills, mountains, and peaks. When air comes in contact with the warm ground surface, the air heats up, becomes less dense, and rises upward. Anabatic winds are especially common during the daytime in fair weather conditions. Compare katabatic.

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Adj.

1.

anabatic - of an air current or wind; rising especially up a slope; "an anabatic wind" meteorology - the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather) catabatic, katabatic - of an air current or wind; moving downward or down a slope because of cooling especially at night