TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

OVERTRADES [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2008-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

A layer of easterly winds over the Tropics at an altitude of about 18-24 km.

OBS

This layer tops the midtropospheric westerlies (the antitrades), is at least 6 km deep, and is based at about 2 km above the tropopause. This easterly current is more prominent and better defined in the summer hemisphere. It derives its name from the observed behavior of the volcanic dust carried around the world after the great eruption of Krakatoa (6°S, 105°E) in 1883.

OBS

overtrades: Obsolete term for Krakatoa winds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Ensemble de vents orientés vers l'est au-dessus de la zone tropicale, à des altitudes entre 18 et 24 km.

OBS

Nom qui tire sont origine d'une île de la Sonde où un volcan a explosé en 1883 qui a projeté des cendres à très haute altitude.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: