anticyclogenesis

American  

[an-tee-sahy-kloh-jen-uh-sis, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˌsaɪ kloʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌæn taɪ- /

noun

Meteorology.

1. the intensification or development of an anticyclone, usually in simultaneous occurrence with an increase in atmospheric pressure.

   Anticyclogenesis occurs with moderate frequency over the warm waters off the east coast of North America.

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Etymology

Origin of anticyclogenesis

First recorded in 1925–30; anticycl(one) + -o- ( def. ) + genesis