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rain shadow

An area having relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a barrier, such as a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture before reaching it.

rain shadow

(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the relatively dry area on the leeward side of high ground in the path of rain-bearing winds

rain shadow

An area having relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a topographic barrier, especially a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture on the windward side, causing the leeward side to be dry.

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rain shadow - an area that has little precipitation because some barrier causes the winds to lose their moisture before reaching it

area, country - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country"

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rain shadow (redirected from Rain shadow effect)

rain shadow
(redirected from Rain shadow effect)