"macroburst" meaning in All languages combined

See macroburst on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: macrobursts [plural]
Etymology: From macro- + burst. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|macro|burst}} macro- + burst Head templates: {{en-noun}} macroburst (plural macrobursts)
  1. (meteorology) A strong downdraft, of over 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds. Related terms: microburst Translations (strong downdraft): makropurkaus (Finnish), makropatlama (Turkish)

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