Frontolysis

/frɒnˈtɒlɪsɪs/ noun

Definition

In meteorology, the process by which weather fronts weaken, disappear, or are dissipated.

Etymology

From 'front' (meteorological) + Greek 'lysis' (loosening, dissolution). The term parallels 'frontogenesis,' representing the opposite weather process.

Kelly Says

Weather fronts are like atmospheric battles between cold and warm air masses, and frontolysis is when the tension breaks down—understanding this process helps meteorologists predict when storms will die out versus intensify.

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