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orographic

UK
/ˌɒrəˈɡræfɪk/
US
/ˌɔrəˈɡræfɪk/

Translations

orographicadjective
more orographic
Comp.
most orographic
Super.
UK
/ˌɒrəˈɡræfɪk/
US
/ˌɔrəˈɡræfɪk/
The orographic effect can lead to increased precipitation on the windward side of mountains.
Орографический эффект может привести к увеличению осадков на наветренной стороне гор.
Synonyms
mountainous
relating to mountains
topographic

Definitions

orographicadjective
Relating to mountains, especially in terms of their physical features and the effects they have on weather patterns.
The orographic influence of the mountain range causes increased rainfall on the windward side.
Of or pertaining to orography, the branch of physical geography concerned with the mapping and description of mountains and elevated terrain.
The atlas includes detailed orographic profiles of each mountain chain.
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