"katafront" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: katafronts [plural]
Etymology: kata- + front, coined by T. Bergeron. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|kata|front}} kata- + front Head templates: {{en-noun}} katafront (plural katafronts)
  1. (meteorology) A weak frontal condition in which warm-sector air sinks relative to colder air. Categories (topical): Meteorology Related terms: anafront

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