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moist-adiabatic en · ADJ

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Describing an adiabatic process where air is fully saturated with water and any temperature change results in evaporation or condensation.
    • 2020 June 6, "1047 AM EDT Area Forecast Discussion", NWS Boston Mid level lapse rates remained barely moist-adiabatic, which is not favorable for widespread strong convection.