orographic

🇺🇸 /ˌɔːrəˈɡræfɪk/ 🇬🇧 /ˌɒrəˈɡræfɪk/
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relating to mountains and their effects on weather and climate

The orographic lift caused by the mountain range results in increased precipitation on the windward side.

translation

adj. relating to mountains and their effects on weather and climate