Meaning Of The Word Stratus

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What's The Definition Of Stratus?

stratus
variable noun: Stratus is a type of thick gray cloud that forms at low altitudes.

stratus in American English
the type of gray cloud found at low altitudes and consisting of a uniform layer of water droplets and sometimes ice crystals
noun: a cloud of a class characterized by a gray, horizontal layer with a uniform base, found at a lower altitude than altostratus, usually below 8000 feet (2400 m)

stratus in British English
noun: a grey layer cloud

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