Dry tongue

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005169",
  "term": "Dry tongue",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An elongated region of relatively dry air that extends into an area of higher moisture, often observed in the lower to mid-troposphere. These features are frequently associated with mid-latitude cyclones, where they can contribute to atmospheric instability by enhancing temperature and moisture gradients. A dry tongue can also suppress convection by entraining dry air into moist updrafts.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/dry-tongue/"
}