cyclonic
cyclonic — adjective
1. describes a wind or weather system that rotates in a circular, inward spiral tow
describes a wind or weather system that rotates in a circular, inward spiral towards a central zone of low air pressure, normally producing clouds and rain
The pilot was warned about cyclonic winds forming over the Pacific Ocean.
collocation: cyclonic winds
Quan studied satellite images of the cyclonic storm moving across the bay.
collocation: cyclonic storm
Cyclonic rotation in the atmosphere is easy to spot on weather radar.
The research vessel sailed directly into a cyclonic weather system near the equator.
- low-pressure
focuses on the pressure system rather than the circular motion
- rotational
more general term for anything that spins; not specific to weather
- anticyclonic
describes a wind system that rotates around an area of high pressure, usually bringing clear skies
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2. describes a region or climate that regularly experiences powerful rotating storm
describes a region or climate that regularly experiences powerful rotating storms such as hurricanes or typhoons
The coastal village sits in a cyclonic zone where hurricanes strike every few years.
collocation: cyclonic zone
Yumi's hometown is in a cyclonic region that gets hit by typhoons almost every summer.
collocation: cyclonic region
That ocean stretch is a cyclonic area where tropical storms develop each year.
Élise moved from the coast because the cyclonic climate made storm season too stressful.