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Painter

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010653

A local name for a strong, dry, and sometimes gusty wind, particularly one descending from mountains. The term is famously applied to the “Catalina painter,” a northeasterly foehn-type wind affecting the coastal areas of Southern California. This specific wind is a variation of the Santa Ana winds and is named for its tendency to clear the air, providing sharp, clear views of Santa Catalina Island.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010653
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
SynonymsCallao painter; Peruvian paint
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010653",
  "term": "Painter",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A local name for a strong, dry, and sometimes gusty wind, particularly one descending from mountains. The term is famously applied to the “Catalina painter,” a northeasterly foehn-type wind affecting the coastal areas of Southern California. This specific wind is a variation of the Santa Ana winds and is named for its tendency to clear the air, providing sharp, clear views of Santa Catalina Island.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Callao painter",
    "Peruvian paint"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/painter/"
}

Record 6,883 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.