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cirrocumulus cloud

/ˌsɪrəʊˈkjuːmjʊləs klaʊd/

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/ˌsɪrəʊˈkjuːmjʊləs klaʊd/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип высокогорного облака, состоящего из небольших белых пятен или слоёв, часто расположенных в виде ряби или рядов, напоминающих рыбью чешую. Обычно указывает на ясную, но холодную погоду.

A type of high-altitude cloud composed of small white patches or layers, often arranged in ripples or rows, resembling fish scales. It typically indicates fair but cold weather.

  1. High-altitude cloud formationB2formal

    A thin, white patch of cloud at high altitude, composed of very small ice crystals, often forming ripples or patches.

    ruПеристо-кучевое облако

    • The sky was dotted with cirrocumulus clouds, indicating fair weather.
    • Cirrocumulus clouds often appear before a change in the weather.
    • Pilots watch for cirrocumulus clouds as they can indicate turbulence.