
n.
The climate of a large geographic area.
macroclimatic mac'ro·cli·mat'ic (-măt'ĭk) adj.
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The general climate of an area or region such as the napa valley, sauternes region, or champagne. Macroclimate pertains to the largest of areas when discussing climate; mesoclimate relates to a much smaller area, such as a vineyard or portion of a vineyard; and the even more restricted microclimate typically refers to the climatic conditions near a group of vines or may be even limited to a single vine.
| Veterinary Dictionary: macroclimate |
The climate as described by standard meteorological information. Paints a broad picture of the weather as perceived by animals and humans, but has little relevance to pasture plants and pathogens.
| macrometeorology | |
| topographic climax (ecology) | |
| local climate |
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