fron·to·gen·e·sis (fr n t -j n  -ss)n. pl. fron·to·gen·e·ses (-s  z) Formation or intensification of a meteorological front. |
frontogenesis [ˌfrʌntəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Meteorol the formation or development of a front through the meeting of air or water masses from different origins
frontogenetic [ˌfrʌntəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk] adj
frontogenetically adv
| frontogenesis (frnt-jn-ss) The formation or intensification of a meteorological front caused by an increase in the horizontal thermal gradient (the difference in temperature of adjacent air masses) over time. Compare frontolysis. |
frontogenesis
the meeting of two masses of air, each with a different meteorological composition, thus forming a front, sometimes resulting in rain, snow, etc.
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