Mesocyclone

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛsəˌsaɪkloʊn/

Definitions of mesocyclone

noun a vortex of air within a convective storm system

Example Sentences

A1 A mesocyclone is a rotating updraft within a supercell thunderstorm.

A2 Meteorologists study mesocyclones to better understand severe weather patterns.

B1 The formation of a mesocyclone can lead to the development of tornadoes.

B2 Storm chasers often track mesocyclones to observe their behavior and structure.

C1 Advanced radar technology has improved the detection of mesocyclones in recent years.

C2 Researchers are studying the relationship between mesocyclones and climate change impacts.

Examples of mesocyclone in a Sentence

formal The meteorologists detected a powerful mesocyclone forming within the supercell thunderstorm.

informal Did you see that crazy mesocyclone swirling around in the storm?

slang That mesocyclone was spinning like a top in the sky!

figurative Her emotions were like a mesocyclone, swirling out of control.

Grammatical Forms of mesocyclone

• past tense: mesocycloneed
• plural: mesocyclones
• comparative: more mesocyclone
• superlative: most mesocyclone
• present tense: mesocyclones
• future tense: will mesocyclone
• perfect tense: have mesocycloned
• continuous tense: is mesocycloning
• singular: mesocyclone
• positive degree: mesocyclone
• infinitive: to mesocyclone
• gerund: mesocycloning
• participle: mesocycloned

Origin and Evolution of mesocyclone

First Known Use: 1946 year

Language of Origin: Greek and English

Story behind the word: The word 'mesocyclone' originates from the combination of the Greek word 'meso' meaning middle or intermediate, and the English word 'cyclone' referring to a rotating storm system.

Evolution of the word: The term 'mesocyclone' was first used in meteorology to describe a rotating updraft within a thunderstorm that can lead to the formation of tornadoes. Over time, the word has become more commonly used in the field of severe weather forecasting and research.