word
orographic precipitation
or-oh-GRAF-ik preh-sip-ih-TAY-shun
ˌɒrəˈɡræfɪk prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
orographicprecipitation
Dictionary meaning
Precipitation caused by the forced ascent of air over mountains, which cools as it rises, producing clouds and rain on the windward side while leaving the leeward side dry (the rain shadow effect).
Examples
- The mountains of the Pacific Northwest receive massive snowfall due to orographic precipitation.
Common mispronunciations
or-oh-GRAH-fik
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