"North Atlantic Oscillation" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: North Atlantic Oscillations [plural]
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  1. (meteorology) The difference in pressure between the Azores High and the Icelandic Low, which changes periodically and controls the strength of the Westerlies. Usually abbreviated NAO. Categories (topical): Meteorology
    Sense id: en-North_Atlantic_Oscillation-en-noun-L5Qnw1li Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: climatology, meteorology, natural-sciences

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