atmospheric tide

at·mos·pher·ic tide

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Definitions of atmospheric tide words

noun atmospheric tide a movement of atmospheric masses caused by the gravitational attraction of the sun and moon and by daily solar heating. 1
noun atmospheric tide Pressure waves in the atmosphere similar to the tides of the ocean, produced by the gravitational influence of the moon and by thermal expansion and contraction. 0

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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