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frontogenesis

noun
front·​o·​gen·​e·​sis | \ ˌfrən-tō-ˈje-nə-səs How to pronounce frontogenesis (audio) \

Definition of frontogenesis

: the coming together into a distinct front of two dissimilar air masses that commonly react upon each other to induce cloud and precipitation

Examples of frontogenesis in a Sentence

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 Here, an impressive snow band will set up as a result of frontogenesis, where air masses of different temperatures lead to convergence and rapid ascent of air. — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, "36 million under winter storm warnings as snow targets Northeast Corridor," 6 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of frontogenesis

1931, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for frontogenesis

New Latin

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