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baroclinic

American  
[bar-uh-klin-ik] / ˌbær əˈklɪn ɪk /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or having the property of baroclinity.


Etymology

Origin of baroclinic

baroclin(ity) + -ic


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“You don’t want to see a baroclinic leaf develop right off your coast because it has the potential to be a strong storm that could produce widespread damaging winds.”

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2021

A baroclinic leaf is coming our way with a deluge of soaking rain, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2021

The baroclinic leaf headed toward us was formed south of the Aleutian Islands, he said.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2021

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