cyclone
ˈsaɪˌkləʊn
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Definition of cyclone - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
rotating stormTECH.weather phenomenon with rotating winds around low pressureTECH.
  • The cyclone caused widespread damage in the coastal areas.
hurricane tropical storm
2.
southern oceansTECH.tropical storm in South Pacific and Indian OceanTECH.
  • The cyclone hit the island with great force.
hurricane typhoon
3.
scienceTECH.device for separating particles using a vortexTECH.
  • The factory uses a cyclone to filter dust from the air.
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Images of cyclone

  • cyclone: weather phenomenon with rotating winds around low pressure
    weather phenomenon with rotating winds around low pressure
  • cyclone: tropical storm in South Pacific and Indian Ocean
    tropical storm in South Pacific and Indian Ocean
  • cyclone: device for separating particles using a vortex
    device for separating particles using a vortex

Expressions with cyclone

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situation developing quickly with significant impact
The scandal hit the company like a bomb cyclone.
rotating storm with a low-pressure center
The tropical cyclone brought heavy rain and strong winds.
domestic underground shelter for severe winds protection
During the tornado, we hid in the cyclone cellar.

Origin of cyclone

Greek, kyklon (circle, wheel)

Terms with cyclone included in their meaning

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severe tropical cyclone with strong winds and rain
weather science
tropical cyclone with organized thunderstorms, winds below hurricane strength threshold
meteorology
tropical cyclone in the western Pacific or Indian Ocean
weather
cyclone with rapid pressure drop
meteorology
clear ring outside a cyclone's eyewall

Examples of cyclone in a sentence

  • The cyclone disrupted flights and travel plans.
  • A cyclone formed over the Indian Ocean.
  • The cyclone caused widespread damage in the region.
  • The cyclone efficiently separated the particles from the liquid.
  • Engineers designed a cyclone to improve air quality in the plant.

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  1. French:cyclone, tempête tropicale, ...
  2. German:Zyklon, Tropensturm, ...
  3. Italian:ciclone, tifone, ...
  4. Spanish:ciclón, tormenta tropical, ...
  5. Portuguese:ciclone, ...
  6. Chinese:气旋, 热带气旋, ...
  7. Japanese:サイクロン, 熱帯低気圧, ...
  8. Arabic:إِعْصار, جِهَاز الإِعْصَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:צִיקְלוֹן, צִיקְלוֹן טְרוֹפִּי, ...
  10. Russian:циклон, тропический циклон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:циклон, тропічний циклон, ...
  12. Hindi:चक्रवात, तूफान, ...
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