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Vinony

microclimate

noun

  1. local set of atmospheric conditions
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.? Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós)der. English micro- English climate English microclimate From micro- + climate.

  1. A small, local region having a unique pattern of weather or weather effects that differ from the local climate.

    “The microclimate on the south side of a building may differ from the one on the north, so that different plants may thrive.”

    “The coastal hills are home to many different microclimates.”