atmospheric tides

A form of atmospheric tide — Pressure waves in the atmosphere similar to the tides of the ocean, produced by the gravitational influence of the moon and by thermal expansion and contraction.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of atmospheric tide
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