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Air current
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air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
Example
Birds often take advantage of air currents to conserve energy while flying long distances.
The turbulent air currents caused the hot air balloon to sway unpredictably.
The mountain range created a strong air current that made flying conditions challenging for the small plane.
The aerodynamic engineers worked on a wing design that would efficiently deflect air currents.
Wind pollination is common in grasses and many trees, where pollen is carried from one plant to another by air currents.
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