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Definition of anticyclone noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

anticyclone

noun
 
/ˌæntiˈsaɪkləʊn/
 
/ˌæntiˈsaɪkləʊn/,
 
/ˌæntaɪˈsaɪkləʊn/
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  1. an area of high air pressure that produces calm weather conditions with clear skies
    • The anticyclone brought bright sunshine and calm conditions to most areas.
    compare depressionTopics Weatherc2
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