inversion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001427",
  "term": "inversion",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "(abbrev. INVRN) Generally, a departure from the usual increase or decrease in an atmospheric property with altitude. Specifically it almost always refers to a temperature inversion, i.e., an increase in temperature with height, or to the layer within which such an increase occurs. An inversion is present in the lower part of a cap.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/inversion/"
}