air mass

noun

Meaning

A large volume of air in the atmosphere characterized by relatively uniform temperature and humidity properties.

Examples

A cold air mass moved down from the Arctic, causing temperatures to plummet overnight.
The collision between a warm air mass and a cold one often results in severe thunderstorms.

Synonyms: weather system, air body, atmospheric parcel, front

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air mass

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛər mæs/

Definition

A large volume of air in the atmosphere characterized by relatively uniform temperature and humidity properties.

Examples

A cold air mass moved down from the Arctic, causing temperatures to plummet overnight.
The collision between a warm air mass and a cold one often results in severe thunderstorms.
Meteorologists track the movement of each air mass to predict regional weather patterns.

Synonyms of air mass

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