moist-adiabatic en · ADJ
Meanings
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(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.