anabatic
/ˌænəˈbætɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by the upward movement of air, especially a wind that flows up a slope or mountain.
- Paragliders rely on anabatic currents to gain altitude.
- An anabatic wind often forms on sunny days as warm air rises up the hillside.
- The anabatic flow carried the scent of pine trees up the mountain.
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