Meaning Of The Word Cirrocumulus

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Cirrocumulus Meaning

Cirrocumulus Definition
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What's The Definition Of Cirrocumulus?

cirrocumulus in American English
the type of white cloud that resembles a small puff, flake, or streak, found at high altitudes and consisting of ice crystals and water droplets; mackerel sky
noun: a cirriform cloud of a class characterized by thin, white patches, each of which is composed of very small granules or ripples: of high altitude, ab. 20,000–40,000 ft. (6000–12,000 m)

cirrocumulus in British English
noun: a high cloud of ice crystals grouped into small separate globular masses, usually occurring above 6000 metres (20 000 feet)

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