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.