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col 1. Geography the lowest point of a ridge connecting two mountain peaks, often constituting a pass 2. Meteorol a pressure region between two anticyclones and two depressions, associated with variable weather col [käl] (geology) A high, sharp-edged pass occurring in a mountain ridge, usually produced by the headward erosion of opposing cirques. (meteorology) The point of intersection of a trough and a ridge in the pressure pattern of a weather map; it is the point of relatively lowest pressure between two highs and the point of relatively highest pressure between two lows. Also known as neutral point; saddle point. Col (astronomy) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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