What does cumulostratus mean?
Cumulostratus means (meteorology) Synonym of stratocumulus..
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/ˌkjuːmjʊlə(ʊ)ˈstɹeɪtəs/ · noun
(meteorology) Synonym of stratocumulus..
[page 99] Cumulo-stratus. […] The cirro-stratus blended with the cumulus, and either appearing intermixed with the heaps of the latter or superadding a wide-spread structure to its base. […] [pages 104–105] The distinct cumulo-stratus is formed in the interval between the first appearance of the fleecy cumulus and the commencement of rain, while the lower atmosphere is yet too dry; also during the approach of thunder-storms: the indistinct appearance of it is chiefly in the longer or shorter intervals of showers of rain, snow, or hail.
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Cumulostratus means (meteorology) Synonym of stratocumulus..
Common synonyms include stratocumulus.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
[page 99] Cumulo-stratus. […] The cirro-stratus blended with the cumulus, and either appearing intermixed with the heaps of the latter or superadding a wide-spread structure to its base. […] [pages 104–105] The distinct cumulo-stratus is formed in the interval between the first appearance of the fleecy cumulus and the commencement of rain, while the lower atmosphere is yet too dry; also during the approach of thunder-storms: the indistinct appearance of it is chiefly in the longer or shorter intervals of showers of rain, snow, or hail.
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