cyclogenesis

 [sahy-kluh-jen-uh-sis, sik-luh-]  

cy·clo·gen·e·sis

   [sahy-kluh-jen-uh-sis, sik-luh-]
noun Meteorology.
the intensification or development of a cyclone.
Compare cyclolysis.

Origin:
1935–40; cyclo(ne) + genesis
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Cyclogenesis is always a great word to know.
So is tropical storm. Does it mean:
a transition zone between a mass of warm air and the colder air it is replacing
a tropical cyclone of less than hurricane force
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