Anabatic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003486",
  "term": "Anabatic",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Relating to an upward-moving air current, typically occurring on sun-warmed slopes during the daytime. This type of flow is driven by differential heating, where the air over the slope becomes warmer and less dense than the surrounding air. Anabatic winds are common in mountainous regions.",
  "see_also": [
    "anabatic wind"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/anabatic/"
}