gust decay time

noun

The amount of time required for a gust to reach an end and dissipate after it reaches its highest amplitude.

Meanings

noungust decay time (countable and uncountable, plural gust decay times)

plural gust decay times

  1. countableuncountableclimatologyThe amount of time required for a gust to reach an end and dissipate after it reaches its highest amplitude.
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