temperature inversion

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Synonyms: temperature inversions

Antonyms: temperature inversions

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|meteorology}} An [[atmospheric]] condition in which a cooler [[layer]] of air lies below a warmer layer of air that functions as a "[[ceiling]]" for the cooler layer, interfering with normal atmospheric circulation and trapping [[pollutant]]s.

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