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Meteorology

The science which treats of the atmosphere and its phenomena, particularly of its variations of heat and moisture, of its winds, storms, etc.

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Aerology 76% connected

That department of physics which treats of the atmosphere.

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Climatology 76% connected

The science which treats of climates and investigates their phenomena and causes.

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Foretelling 76% connected

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Prediction 76% connected

The act of foretelling; also, that which is foretold; prophecy.

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Prognostication 76% connected

The act of foreshowing or foretelling something future by present signs; prediction.

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Meteoric 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a meteor, or to meteors; atmospheric, as, meteoric phenomena; meteoric stones.

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Meteoric 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a meteor, or to meteors; atmospheric, as, meteoric phenomena; meteoric stones.

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Meteorological 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the atmosphere and its phenomena, or to meteorology.

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Meteorological 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the atmosphere and its phenomena, or to meteorology.

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Meteorologist 74% connected

A person skilled in meteorology.

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Meteorologist 74% connected

A person skilled in meteorology.

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