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microclima

/mikroˈkli.ma/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 54,000

Meaning

microclimate

  • the climate of a very small area
  • local atmospheric conditions different from nearby areas

In a sentence

Il lago crea un microclima più mite.

The lake creates a milder microclimate.

Questo giardino ha un microclima particolare?

Does this garden have a particular microclimate?

In casa non c'è un microclima adatto alle piante.

At home there isn't a microclimate suitable for the plants.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
microclimamasculine · singular
microclimimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used for gardens, valleys, cities, or rooms.
  • Can be literal or extended for indoor conditions.
  • Plural is microclimi.
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