"lapse rate" meaning in All languages combined

See lapse rate on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: lapse rates [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} lapse rate (plural lapse rates)
  1. (meteorology) The rate of change in an atmospheric variable, especially temperature, with increase of height. Categories (topical): Meteorology Derived forms: adiabatic lapse rate

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