Meaning of pollen vortex | Babel Free

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An unusually high concentration of pollen in the air over a relatively short period of time.

uncommon

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“If the constant cold weren’t enough, a brutal winter has many speculating that the polar vortex will be replaced by a “pollen vortex,” leaving allergy sufferers sniffling and miserable.”

“A "pollen vortex" was thought to succeed⟳ the "polar vortex" of 2014, but a study⟳ presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology last⟳ fall⟳ declared that it didn't happen⟳. In Ontario, Canada, pollen counts were actually lower than they'd been in 12 years, the researchers concluded.”

“As it warms up, expect⟳ everything to bloom at once, creating what allergists call⟳ a pollen vortex.”

“Despite a rough beginning, this season might not continue⟳ to be so brutal, and the pollen vortex could soon become⟳ a distant memory. For now, pollen counts remain⟳ high, and people who want⟳ help⟳ with their symptoms should go see⟳ an allergist.”

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