baroclinity

noun

bar·​o·​clin·​i·​ty ˌber-ə-ˈkli-nə-tē 

ˌba-rə-

meteorology

: baroclinicity

It is well known that low-level baroclinity can have an important influence on convective storm dynamics.

—Paul M. Markowski and Jerry Y. Harrington, Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, July 2005

Word History

Etymology

baroclin(ic) + -ity

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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