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Dew Point Front

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000700

A narrow zone (mesoscale feature) of extremely sharp moisture gradient and little temperature gradient. It separates moist air from dry air. Severe weather can be
associated with this front. It is also known as a "dryline" or "dry front".

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-000700
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
ReferencesNWS Glossary
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000700",
  "term": "Dew Point Front",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A narrow zone (mesoscale feature) of extremely sharp moisture gradient and little temperature gradient. It separates moist air from dry air. Severe weather can be\nassociated with this front. It is also known as a \"dryline\" or \"dry front\".",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/dew-point-front/"
}

Record 700 of 3,164 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.