transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsī-ˌklōn ]
noun
Etymology: modification of Greek kyklōma wheel, coil, from kykloun to go around, from kyklos circle
Date: 1848
1.
a. : a storm or system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure, advances at a speed of 20 to 30 miles (about 30 to 50 kilometers) an hour, and often brings heavy rain
b. : tornado
c. : low IV,1b
2. : any of various centrifugal devices for separating materials (as solid particles from gases)
• cy·clon·ic sī-ˈklä-nik adjective
• cy·clon·i·cal·ly -ni-k(ə-)lē adverb