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downdraft

/ˈdaʊn.drɑːft/

/ˈdaʊn.dræft/

Translations

downdraftnoun

downdrafts

/ˈdaʊn.drɑːft/

/ˈdaʊn.dræft/

нисходящий поток

The airplane experienced a sudden downdraft during the flight.

Самолет испытал внезапный нисходящий поток во время полета.

Synonyms

downward current

air current

downdraftadjective

/ˈdaʊn.drɑːft/

/ˈdaʊn.dræft/

Used attributively in compounds such as "downdraft ventilation system"; functions adjectivally.

Synonyms

downdraftnoun

A downward current or draft of air, often occurring in thunderstorms or other weather systems.

The pilot had to adjust the plane's altitude due to a sudden downdraft.

A decline or downward trend in economic or financial markets.

The stock market experienced a significant downdraft after the unexpected economic report.

downdraftadjective

Designed to draw, move, or direct air downward.

The kitchen features a downdraft cooktop that vents fumes directly down and out.