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down⋅burst

  [doun-burst]
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–noun
a strong downward current of air from a cumulonimbus cloud, often associated with intense thunderstorms.
Origin:
down 1 + burst
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down·burst   (doun'bûrst')   
n.  An extremely powerful downward air current from a cumulonimbus cloud, typically associated with thunderstorm activity.
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downburst   (doun'bûrst')  Pronunciation Key 
An extremely powerful downward air current from a cumulonimbus cloud, typically associated with thunderstorm activity. Downbursts can produce effects that resemble those brought about by tornadoes.
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