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Definition of “Fujita scale”

Fujita scale (fuːˈdʒiːtə) 

Definitions

noun

  1. a scale for expressing the intensity of a tornado, ranging from F0 (light damage) to F5 (incredible damage)

Word Origin

C20: named after Tetsuya Fujita, Japanese meteorologist

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Comment byCollins Dictionary (Admin) on 6 Sep 2012

'Fujita scale' definition based on an original suggestion by JonGrandin made on 2012-07-17.

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