katabatic meaning

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katabatic (adjective): of an air current or wind; moving downward or down a slope because of cooling especially at night.

Definition of katabatic

  1. of an air current or wind; moving downward or down a slope because of cooling especially at night

    Synonyms: catabatic

    Opposite: anabatic

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with KA · words ending in IC · 9-letter words

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