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A database of terms pertaining to the scientific study of the atmosphere.

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Mackerel breeze

Weather; Meteorology

A wind that ruffles the water, favouring the catching of mackerel.

Marine climate

Weather; Meteorology

A regional climate under the predominant influence of the sea, characterised by relatively small seasonal variations and high atmospheric moisture content; the antithesis of a continental climate.

Marine meteorology

Weather; Meteorology

The part of meteorology that deals mainly with the study of oceanic areas, including island and coastal regions. In particular it serves the practical needs of surface and air navigation over the ...

Marine meteorology

Weather; Meteorology

The part of meteorology that deals mainly with the study of oceanic areas, including island and coastal regions. In particular it serves the practical needs of surface and air navigation over the ...

Coefficient of thermal expansion

Weather; Meteorology

The relative increase of the volume of a system (or substance) with increasing temperature in an isobaric process. In symbols this coefficient is [[File:ams2001glos-Ce23.gif

Coefficient of tension

Weather; Meteorology

The relative increase of pressure of a system with increasing temperature in an isochoric process. In symbols this quantity is [[File:ams2001glos-Ce22.gif

Coefficient of tension

Weather; Meteorology

The relative increase of pressure of a system with increasing temperature in an isochoric process. In symbols this quantity is [[File:ams2001glos-Ce22.gif

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