Weather
Weather conditions, precipitation, wind, storms, atmospheric events and everyday meteorological vocabulary.
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Weather
Weather conditions, precipitation, wind, storms, atmospheric events and everyday meteorological vocabulary.
117 wordsClimate
Long-term climate patterns, seasons, climate zones and climatic conditions.
75 wordsLandscapes and landforms
Mountains, valleys, plains, deserts, forests, coasts and natural landforms.
307 wordsRivers, lakes and water
Freshwater features, rivers, lakes, wetlands, groundwater and the water cycle.
71 wordsOceans and coasts
Marine environments, seas, tides, shores, reefs and coastal features.
64 wordsPlants
Plant life, trees, flowers, grasses, shrubs and botanical vocabulary.
2k wordsAnimals
Animal groups, species and general zoological vocabulary.
2.3k wordsHabitats and ecosystems
Habitats, ecological communities, food webs, niches and ecosystem relationships.
228 wordsConservation
Protection of species, habitats, biodiversity and natural resources.
56 wordsNatural hazards
Floods, storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, droughts and other natural hazards.
155 words120 featured terms
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(meteorology) the horizontal transfer of heat or other atmospheric properties
Anticyclonenoun(meteorology) winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center; circling clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the sou…
Barnoun(meteorology) a unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter; "unfortunately some writers have used bar for one dyne per squa…
Ceilingnoun(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
Convectionnoun(meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere
Cyclonenoun(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clock…
Frontnoun(meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses
Isobarnoun(meteorology)an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time
Isothermnoun(meteorology) an isogram connecting points having the same temperature at a given time
Meteorologynounthe earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)
Occluded frontnoun(meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft
Occlusionnoun(meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft
Weather chartnoun(meteorology) a map showing the principal meteorological elements at a given time and over an extended region
Weather mapnoun(meteorology) a map showing the principal meteorological elements at a given time and over an extended region
Airnouna slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
Breezenouna slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
Cloudverbmake overcast or cloudy; "Fall weather often overcasts our beaches"
Cracknouna purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive
Crack cocainenouna purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive
Dazenounconfusion characterized by lack of clarity
Drizzleverbmoisten with fine drops; "drizzle the meat with melted butter"
Electric stormnouna storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
Electrical stormnouna storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
Fognounconfusion characterized by lack of clarity
Frostverbdamage by frost; "The icy precipitation frosted the flowers and they turned brown"
Galenouna strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
Gentle windnouna slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
Hailnounprecipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
Hazenounconfusion characterized by lack of clarity
Humiditynounwetness in the atmosphere
Humidnessnounwetness in the atmosphere
Hurricanenouna severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
Lightningnounthe flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second…
Mistverbbecome covered with mist; "The windshield misted over"
Mist oververbbecome covered with mist; "The windshield misted over"
Moistenverbmoisten with fine drops; "drizzle the meat with melted butter"
Overcastverbmake overcast or cloudy; "Fall weather often overcasts our beaches"
Pressurenounthe somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
Pressure sensationnounthe somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
Rainnounwater falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
Rainnoundrops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
Rain showernouna brief period of precipitation; "the game was interrupted by a brief shower"
Rainfallnounwater falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
Rainwaternoundrops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
Showernouna brief period of precipitation; "the game was interrupted by a brief shower"
Sleetverbprecipitate as a mixture of rain and snow; "If the temperature rises above freezing, it will probably sleet"
Snownounprecipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
Snowfallnounprecipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
Stormnouna violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
Sunnounthe rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"
Sunlightnounthe rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"
Sunshinenounthe rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"
Temperaturenounthe degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
Thunderverbmove fast, noisily, and heavily; "The bus thundered down the road"
Thunderstormnouna storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
Tornadonouna purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive
Twistnounthe act of winding or twisting; "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind"
Violent stormnouna violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
Windnounthe act of winding or twisting; "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind"
Windingnounthe act of winding or twisting; "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind"
Zephyrnouna slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
Aerologynounmeteorology of the total extent of the atmosphere; especially the upper layers
Climatologynounmeteorology of climates and their phenomena
Cold frontnounthe front of an advancing mass of colder air
Nephologynounthe branch of meteorology that studies clouds and cloud formation
Polar frontnounthe front of an advancing mass of colder air
Warm frontnounthe front of an advancing mass of warmer air
Wind rosenounweather map showing the frequency and strength of winds from different directions
Blizzardnouna storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
Boilnounthe temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level; "they brought the water to a boil"
Breathnouna slight movement of the air; "there wasn't a breath of air in the room"
Cloudburstnouna heavy rain
Coldnounthe absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor"
Coldnessnounthe absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor"
Delugenouna heavy rain
Dew pointnounthe temperature at which the water vapor in the air becomes saturated and condensation begins
Downpournouna heavy rain
Drizzlenounvery light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
Flurrynouna light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that); "he had to close the window against the flurries"; "there was a flurry o…
Frigidnessnounthe absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor"
Hailstormnouna storm during which hail falls
Hazeverbbecome hazy, dull, or cloudy
Heatnounthe presence of heat
Hotnessnounthe presence of heat
Mercurynountemperature measured by a mercury thermometer; "the mercury was falling rapidly"
Mizzlenounvery light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
Monsoonnounany wind that changes direction with the seasons
Mugginessnouna state of warm humidity
Northeasternouna storm blowing from the northeast
Pelternouna heavy rain
Scatteringnouna light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Simmernountemperature just below the boiling point; "the stew remained at a simmer for hours"
Snowstormnouna storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
Soakernouna heavy rain
Sprinklenouna light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Sprinklingnouna light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Sunburstnouna sudden emergence of the sun from behind clouds
Torrentnouna heavy rain
Waterspoutnouna heavy rain
Windstormnouna storm consisting of violent winds
Bioclimatologynounthe study of effects of climate on living organisms
Calefactionnounthe property of being warming
Chillnouncoldness due to a cold environment
Chillinessnounthe property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning"
Coolnounthe quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature; "the cool of early morning"
Coolnessnounthe property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning"
Cyclonenouna violent rotating windstorm
Dusternouna windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand; "it was the kind of duster not experienced in years"
Fierinessnounthe heat or the color of fire
Frostinessnouncoldness as evidenced by frost
Geliditynouncoldness due to a cold environment
Icinessnouncoldness due to a cold environment
Incalescencenounthe property of being warming
Nipnounthe property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning"
Sirocconouna windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand; "it was the kind of duster not experienced in years"
Tempestnoun(literary) a violent wind; "a tempest swept over the island"
Thundershowernouna short rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning
Torriditynounextreme heat
Warmnessnounthe quality of having a moderate degree of heat; "an agreeable warmth in the house"
Warmthnounthe quality of having a moderate degree of heat; "an agreeable warmth in the house"
