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Topic: METEOROLOGY

north

2 adjective
     
north2 , North written abbreviation N [only before noun]
1SG in the north or facing the north:
The north side of the building doesn't get much sun.
He lives in North Wales.
2DNHEM a north wind comes from the north
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arid barometer cirrus climate climatic contrary cumulus cyclone deluge depression duster equatorial front humidity hurricane inversion low low-pressure meteorology mirage monsoon nimbus north northeast northwest onshore powder precipitation rainfall shower sirocco smog south southeast southwest sprinkle still storm stormy strength subtropical tempest thaw(v) thaw(n) thermal thermometer thunder(n) thunder(v) thunderbolt thunderstorm tidal tornado torrid tropical trough tsunami turbulence turbulent twister typhoon weather west westerly whirlwind

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