microburst

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Synonyms: macroburst, microbus, microbursts, microblast, microbars, microburin

Antonyms: macroburst, microbus, microbursts, microblast, microbars, microburin

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|meteorology}} A strong [[downdraft]], of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging [[wind]]s and powerful [[wind shear]].

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