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micrometeorology

noun mi·cro·me·te·o·rol·o·gy \ -ˌmē-tē-ə-ˈrä-lə-jē \

Definition of micrometeorology

: meteorology that deals with small-scale weather systems ranging up to several kilometers in diameter and confined to the lower troposphere
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micrometeorological

play \-ˌmē-tē-ˌȯr-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl, -ˌär-ə-, -ə-rə-\ adjective
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micrometeorologist

play \-ˌmē-tē-ə-ˈrä-lə-jist\ noun

First Known Use of micrometeorology

1930

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