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adj. - Of or relating to the downward motion of air.

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  • The presence of a strong foehn (catabatic wind) contributes to warming and drying the Tsangpo Valley.
  • Dry air descending the north slope, however, warms at nearly its full catabatic potential as there is little heat expended to evaporate water in this dry environment.
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