cold front — the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces warmer air
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces warmer air
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊld frʌnt/
Korean meaning: 따뜻한 공기를 밀어내며 전진하는 차가운 공기 덩어리의 앞부분, 한랭전선
Korean pronunciation: **콜**드 **프**런트
Example Sentences
- The weatherman warned that a cold front would arrive just in time to ruin everyone's weekend barbecue plans.
- Meteorologists track cold fronts using satellite imagery and weather stations.
- The cold front swept through so quickly that temperatures dropped 20 degrees in just two hours.
cold front
NOUN//koʊld frʌnt//
the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces warmer air
A massive cold front swept in, dropping temperatures within minutes.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
기상학 용어로 20세기 초 노르웨이 기상학자들이 1차 대전의 전선(front)에서 영감을 받아 명명했다. 차가운 공기와 따뜻한 공기가 만나는 경계면이 마치 전쟁터의 최전선과 같다고 여겨졌기 때문이다.
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📝Examples
“The weatherman warned that a cold front would arrive just in time to ruin everyone's weekend barbecue plans.”
“Meteorologists track cold fronts using satellite imagery and weather stations.”
“The cold front swept through so quickly that temperatures dropped 20 degrees in just two hours.”
“My grandmother claims she can predict cold fronts better than any meteorologist just by watching her cat's behavior.”
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