gradient winds

A form of gradient wind — A horizontal wind velocity tangent to the contour line of a constant pressure surface (or to the isobar of a geopotential surface) at or above 2,500 feet (762 meters).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of gradient wind
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