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Definition of Microburst
1. Noun. (meteorology) A strong downdraft, of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Microburst
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Microburst
Literary usage of Microburst
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Aviation System Capital Investment Plan 1996 by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"In addition, the microburst and windshear alert display to the controllers will
be runway oriented. The LLWAS network expansion will have an interface to ..."
2. Transportation Expressions (1996) by Richard Feldman (1998)
"... microburst: A small downburst with outbursts of damaging winds extending 2.5
... an intense microburst could induce wind speeds as high as 150 knots. ..."
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