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Dry adiabat

A line on a thermodynamic chart representing a rate of temperature change at the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

Dictionary Term

Dry adiabat

Definition

  • A line on a thermodynamic chart representing a rate of temperature change at the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

References

  • Glider Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2024