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upslope (iou)



upslope noun, adjective, & adverb. E20.
[from UP- + SLOPE noun1.]
A. noun. An upward slope; rising ground. E20.
b. adjective. Caused by, occurring, or acting on an upward slope; ascending. M20.
upslope fog Meteorology fog formed on the windward side of high ground by moist air rising until its saturation point is reached.
C. adverb. At or towards a higher point on a slope. M20.