windchill
noun
wind·chill
ˈwin(d)-ˌchil 
: a still-air temperature that would have the same cooling effect on exposed human skin as a given combination of temperature and wind speed
called also chill factor, windchill factor, windchill index
Examples of windchill in a Sentence
It's cold outside, and it feels even colder because of the windchill.
Expect windchills in the 20s tonight.
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The alternative would have been to pitch camp, but with one plane down, a storm approaching and windchills already taking the temperature well below zero on this late September day, that seemed like a foolish idea.
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Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2024
Most of the state is under a windchill warning into Tuesday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Unlike his last visit when windchill factors dropped below zero, Wednesday’s visit came under sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
Then, around midnight Wednesday, a strong arctic cold front from Canada will push through, bringing a quick drop in temps, even colder windchills, windy conditions and a chance of light snow through Wednesday morning.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2024
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Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2024
Most of the state is under a windchill warning into Tuesday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Unlike his last visit when windchill factors dropped below zero, Wednesday’s visit came under sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
Then, around midnight Wednesday, a strong arctic cold front from Canada will push through, bringing a quick drop in temps, even colder windchills, windy conditions and a chance of light snow through Wednesday morning.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Windchill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windchill. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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windchill
noun
wind·chill
-ˌchil
: a still-air temperature that would have the same cooling effect on exposed human flesh as a given combination of temperature and wind speed
called also windchill factor, windchill index
Medical Definition
windchill
noun
wind·chill
ˈwin(d)-ˌchil
: a still-air temperature that would have the same cooling effect on exposed human skin as a given combination of temperature and wind speed
called also chill factor, windchill factor, windchill index
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