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Catabatic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or denoting the downward movement of air or fluid due to cooling or the effects of gravity.

Senses:

1. Weather: Describing a type of wind that blows downward from a higher location to a lower one, usually caused by the cooling of air.
2. Geology: Referring to the process of erosion or transportation of soil downhill by the force of gravity.

Examples:

1. The mountaineers were cautious of the catabatic winds while descending the steep slopes.

2. The catabatic currents flowing from the polar regions bring cold air to the lower latitudes.

3. The catabatic erosion in the valley formed a deep gully over time.

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