katabatic

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Adjective katabatic has 1 sense

katabatic, catabatic - of an air current or wind; moving downward or down a slope because of cooling especially at night
Antonym: anabatic

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Katabatic

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Adjective

Definition:

Relating to or caused by a downward flow of cold, dense air, especially down a slope or a cliff.

Examples:

1. The katabatic winds rushed down the mountain, causing a sudden drop in temperature.

2. The katabatic cold front brought heavy snowfall to the region.

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