Mesocyclone
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mesocyclone is a noun meaning An area of vertical atmospheric rotation in supercell thunderstorms, which signals the threat of a possible tornado.
Meaning
An area of vertical atmospheric rotation in supercell thunderstorms, which signals the threat of a possible tornado.
Word Forms
- mesocyclones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include landspout, eyewall, anticyclone, tachocline, stormtrack, vortexing.
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