Subcloud
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Subcloud is a noun meaning (meteorology) An atmospheric object smaller than a cloud.
Meaning
(meteorology) An atmospheric object smaller than a cloud.
More Meanings
- (meteorology) The region (or layer) below the base of a cloud.
Example Sentences
CQE theories that diagnose ITCZ location based on the subcloud moist static energy maximum are shown to have large biases; accounting for convective entrainment of dry air by using a lower-tropospheric mean moist static energy provides a more correct diagnosis of ITCZ location.
Word Forms
- subclouds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scud, snowcloud, subclump, pileus, storm cloud, cloud.
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