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Meaning of Rossby wave | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A natural phenomenon in the atmospheres and oceans of planets, a kind of inertial wave that is largely due to planetary rotation.

Examples

“The new paper explores the impacts on crop production when meanders in the jet stream (Rossby waves) become stuck. Stuck patterns cause extreme weather.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Rosse rossel Rossell Rossella Rosselli-Gulienetti syndrome Rossello