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fall wind
A cold wind blowing downslope. Fall wind differs from a foehn (see foehn) in that the air is initially cold enough to remain relatively cold despite the heating from the compression it received during its descent.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aeronautics
- Company: Aviation Supplies & Academics
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