Cirrostratus (Noun)
Meaning
A thin uniform layer of hazy cloud at high altitude.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The cirrostratus high above obscured the sun, casting a dim haze over the landscape.
- Cirrostratus clouds often create halos around the sun and moon due to their uniform ice crystal structure.
- Weather forecasters noted a layer of cirrostratus clouds moving in from the west, indicating a change in the weather pattern.
- A faint veil of cirrostratus covered the upper atmosphere, making it difficult to distinguish between the clouds and the sky.
- Cirrostratus layers are notoriously difficult to detect on satellite images, requiring a keen eye for detail and knowledge of cloud types.