especially: associated with or induced by the presence of mountains
orographic rainfall
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebMoreover, the new zoning of the D.O. Cava has been established on two levels, marked by specific climatic, orographic, historical, and cultural attributes that justify the new plan and lend these wines their unique identity. John Mariani, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 This effect of forcing air to rise due to land elevation is called orographic uplift and is responsible for the biggest snowstorms in cities like Denver and Boulder. Jeff Berardelli, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2021