plural anticyclones
technical
: winds that turn around an area of high pressure and that often bring clear, dry air
Note: Anticyclones and cyclones turn in opposite directions.
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“Anticyclone.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/anticyclone. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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