moist-adiabatic

English

Adjective

moist-adiabatic (not comparable)

1. (meteorology) Describing an adiabatic process where air is fully saturated with water and any temperature change results in evaporation or condensation.
   • 2020 June 6, "1047 AM EDT Area Forecast Discussion", NWS Boston

     Mid level lapse rates remained barely moist-adiabatic, which is not favorable for widespread strong convection.