katabatic

Meanings

• noun

  A type of wind that blows from a high land area towards a lower land area or body of water.

  - "The katabatic wind originates in the mountains and flows down towards the valley."
  - "Katabatic winds are common in Antarctica and can reach high speeds."

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Pronunciation

1. /kætəˈbætɪk/
   
   
   
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Variants

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katabatic

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'katabaino', meaning 'to go down'.

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Trivia

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1. Katabatic winds are also known as drainage winds or gravity winds.

2. Katabatic winds can create unique weather phenomena such as fogbows and frost flowers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anabatic wind: An opposite type of wind that blows from a low land area towards a high land area.

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Culture

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Katabatic winds have been a subject of interest in meteorology and have been studied extensively due to their unique properties and potential impact on weather patterns.

How to Memorize "katabatic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wind blowing down from a mountain towards a valley.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'katabatic' with the image of a wind blowing down from a high area towards a lower one.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Katabatic winds go down' to remember the meaning of the word.

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