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diabatic

|di-a-bat-ic|

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/ˌdaɪəˈbætɪk/

heat transfer

Etymology
Etymology Information

'diabatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'diabatos,' where 'dia-' meant 'through' and 'batos' meant 'passable.'

Historical Evolution

'diabatos' transformed into the English word 'diabatic' through scientific terminology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'passable through,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to heat transfer.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or involving the transfer of heat.

The diabatic process in the atmosphere can affect weather patterns.

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Last updated: 2025/04/04 07:08