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quasi-stationary front

[/ˈkweɪ.zaɪ stəˈʃɑn.er.i frʌnt/]
nounpl: quasi-stationary fronts
frente quase-estacionária
1. A weather front that moves very slowly or remains nearly stationary for an extended period, typically showing minimal displacement over 24 hours or more
The quasi-stationary front brought persistent rainfall to the region for several days.
A frente quase-estacionária trouxe chuva persistente para a região durante vários dias.
2. In meteorology, a front where the rate of movement is negligible compared to typical frontal systems
Meteorologists identified a quasi-stationary front blocking weather patterns over the Atlantic.
Os meteorologistas identificaram uma frente quase-estacionária bloqueando os padrões climáticos sobre o Atlântico.
Synonyms
stationary frontnearly stationary frontslow-moving front
Antonyms
fast-moving frontrapidly advancing frontactive front

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frente quase-estacionária
Standard meteorological terminology used in Brazilian weather forecasting
Portugal
frente quase-estacionária
Standard term used in Portuguese meteorological services

Related Idioms & Phrases

blocked weather front
stalled front system
slow-moving weather system
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