Anabatic

Pronunciation: /ˈænˈˌeɪˌbieɪˈtɪk/

Anabatic (adjective)

  1. Describes air that moves upward, usually due to heating from the ground.

Examples

  • The anabatic winds can help birds soar higher in the sky.
  • An anabatic wind moves upward along a slope.

Common collocations: anabatic winds, anabatic air

Synonyms of Anabatic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Anabatic

  • Describes downward-moving air currents.