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urban wind

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urban wind  (wnd)
n.
A strong wind generated near or around a group of high-rise buildings, creating areas of intense air turbulence especially at street level.

urban wind  (ûrbn wnd)
A strong wind generated as a result of temperature gradients near or around a group of high-rise buildings. It creates areas of intense air turbulence, especially at street level.


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Ó Among the stops on the tour are the Lied Animal Shelter and the offices of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, which has an urban wind turbine as well as a solar array.
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