gradient wind

gra·di·ent wind

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grey-dee-uh nt noun wind, literary wahynd]
- /ˈgreɪ di ənt noun wɪnd, literary waɪnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grey-dee-uh nt noun wind, literary wahynd]
- /ˈgreɪ di ənt noun wɪnd, literary waɪnd/

Definitions of gradient wind words

noun gradient wind a wind with a velocity and direction that are mathematically defined by the balanced relationship of the pressure gradient force to the centrifugal force and the Coriolis force: conceived as blowing parallel to isobars. 1
noun gradient wind (meteorology) A horizontal wind velocity tangent to the contour line of a constant pressure surface (or to the isobar of a geopotential surface) at or above 2,500 feet (762 meters). 0

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Origin of gradient wind

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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Parts of speech for Gradient wind

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gradient wind popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for gradient wind

noun gradient wind

geostrophic wind — a wind whose velocity and direction are mathematically defined by the balanced relationship of the pressure gradient force and the Coriolis force: conceived as blowing parallel to isobars.

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