mesovortex

English

noun
Definitions
  • A small-scale, vertical vortex of air associated with a thunderstorm that occurs at less than one kilometer from the ground and is between 2-20 kilometers in width.

Etymology

Prefix from English vortex.

Origin

English

vortex

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