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bomb cyclone
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bomb cyclone

 
pronunciation:
bam saI klon
part of speech: noun
definition: a cyclone that forms when cold and warm air collide, typically over the ocean, and often in areas outside of the tropics. A bomb cyclone very rapidly intensifies and may bring with it a vast amount of snow or rain as it travels across an area. Bomb cyclones are most common in the winter months.