moist-adiabatic

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moist-adiabatic (not comparable)

  1. (meteorology) Describing an adiabatic process where air is fully saturated with water and any temperature change results in evaporation or condensation.
    • 2020 June 6, "1047 AM EDT Area Forecast Discussion", NWS Boston
      Mid level lapse rates remained barely moist-adiabatic, which is not favorable for widespread strong convection.
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