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di·​a·​bat·​ic | \ ¦dīə¦batik \

Definition of diabatic

physics
: involving the transfer of heat diabatic flow of air —opposed to adiabatic

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History and Etymology for diabatic

Greek diabatos passable (from diabainein to cross over) + English -ic

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“Diabatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diabatic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022.

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