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cy·clone
 (s   kl  n  )
KEY
NOUN:
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Meteorology
- An atmospheric system characterized by the rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low-pressure center, usually accompanied by stormy, often destructive weather. Cyclones circulate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
- A violent tropical storm, especially one originating in the southwestern Pacific Ocean or Indian Ocean.
- A violent rotating windstorm.
- Any of various devices using centrifugal force to separate materials.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Greek kukl n, present participle of kukloun, to rotate, from kuklos, circle; see kwel-
1 in Indo-European roots
OTHER FORMS:
cy·clon ic
(-kl  n   k)
KEY
or
cy·clon i·cal
(Adjective)
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