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Cirrocumulus Cloud (Noun)

Meaning

A cloud at a high altitude consisting of a series of regularly arranged small clouds resembling ripples.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

  • The cirrocumulus cloud formations at high altitudes were a sign of fair weather to come.
  • Cirrocumulus clouds are composed of small, rounded masses of ice crystals that appear as a finely textured pattern.
  • The presence of a cirrocumulus cloud layer at 20,000 feet indicated a layer of air that was relatively stable and dry.
  • High-flying aircraft must navigate through layers of cirrocumulus cloud that can cause turbulence and icing conditions.
  • A classic sign of a cirrocumulus cloud is its appearance as a series of small, rounded hills or ripples in the sky.

Synonyms

  • Cirrocumulus

Hypernyms

  • Cloud
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