Microclimate definition
The climate of a small, specific place within an area as contrasted with the climate of the entire area.
noun
The climate of a small, distinct area, as a forest, or of a confined space, as a building.
noun
The climate of a small, specific place within a larger area. An area as small as a yard or park can have several different microclimates depending on how much sunlight, shade, or exposure to the wind there is at a particular spot.
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.
noun
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Noun
Singular:
microclimate
Plural:
microclimatesOrigin of microclimate
- From micro- +"Ž climate.
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