Climate words

radiosounding

A technique of measuring atmospheric conditions—such as pressure, temperature, and…

hilsa

A type of highly prized, migratory edible fish belonging to the herring family, commonly…

cocoons

Protective silk cases spun by insect larvae, such as caterpillars, to house and shelter…

chrysalises

The hard-shelled pupa stage of a butterfly, during which the insect undergoes…

goatweed

A type of plant or vine often associated with a specific butterfly species that relies on…

leafwing

A type of butterfly known for having wings that closely resemble a dead leaf, providing…

luna

Refers to the Luna moth, a large, lime-green nocturnal moth known for its distinct long…

overwinter

To survive, spend, or pass the winter season in a particular place or state.

overwintering

The process of surviving the winter season in a dormant or inactive state, typically used…

swallowtails

A group of large, colorful butterflies belonging to the family Papilionidae, often…

snakebite

The wound or injury resulting from the bite of a snake, typically involving the injection…

boars

Wild pigs or swine, specifically the uncastrated male of the species, often found in…

amphibians

Cold-blooded vertebrate animals, such as frogs, toads, and salamanders, that typically…

avian

Relating to, characteristic of, or derived from birds.

birdlife

The birds of a particular region, habitat, or ecosystem.

civets

Small, lithe, primarily nocturnal carnivorous mammals native to tropical Asia and Africa,…

conservationists

People who advocate for the protection, preservation, and careful management of natural…

jackals

Medium-sized, omnivorous mammals belonging to the canine family, often noted for their…

porcupines

Large rodents characterized by long, sharp quills covering their bodies for defense.

honeysuckle

A climbing shrub or vine known for its fragrant, tubular, nectar-rich flowers.

microcracks

Tiny, often invisible fissures or structural fractures within a material, such as a solar…

bioethanol

A type of alcohol fuel produced by fermenting the sugar and starch components of plant…

accordion

To fold, compress, or collapse in a series of layers or pleats resembling the bellows of…

intertidal

Relating to the area of the seashore that is covered by water at high tide and exposed to…

metallicity

In astrophysics, the measure of the abundance of elements heavier than hydrogen and…

bioelectricity

The electrical potentials and currents produced by or within living organisms.

disequilibrium

A state in which chemical, physical, or thermodynamic conditions are not in a balanced or…

smallsats

A class of small, lightweight artificial satellites, typically having a mass of less than…

crosschain

Refers to the ability of digital assets, data, or smart contracts to move or be accessed…

gallium

A chemical element (a soft, silvery metal) that is used in this article as a component in…

nitride

A chemical compound containing nitrogen with a more electropositive element, used in this…

sorption

A chemical or physical process in which one substance, typically a gas or liquid, is…

thermokarst

A type of uneven, hummocky terrain characterized by irregular depressions and mounds that…

sablefish

A deep-sea food fish found in the North Pacific, often harvested using traps in…

gophersnake

A large, non-venomous snake native to North America, known for its ability to mimic the…

refugia

Small, protected areas or artificial structures created within a larger, often disturbed…

nightsnake

A small, non-venomous colubrid snake species found in parts of the South Okanagan region,…

overexploitation

The act of using or harvesting natural resources—such as land, water, or wildlife—at a…

exaflops

A unit of computing speed equal to one quintillion floating-point operations per second,…

neocloud

A newer, specialized cloud infrastructure provider that focuses on providing massive…

inundation

An overwhelming abundance of something, specifically in this context, the flooding of…

hydrography

The science of surveying and mapping physical features of bodies of water, such as their…

gigaton

A unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons, commonly used to measure large…

petajoule

A unit of energy equal to one quadrillion (10^15) joules, frequently used to measure…

calcination

The industrial process of heating a substance to a high temperature, typically in the…

recompression

The act or process of compressing a substance again, often used in engineering to recover…

frunk

A storage compartment located in the front of a motor vehicle, typically found in…

foehn

A dry, warm, downslope wind that occurs on the leeward side of a mountain range after air…