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nacreous cloud [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nacreous cloud
1, record 1, English, nacreous%20cloud
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mother-of-pearl cloud 2, record 1, English, mother%2Dof%2Dpearl%20cloud
correct
- luminous cloud 3, record 1, English, luminous%20cloud
correct, see observation, rare
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloud resembling Cirrus or Altocumulus lenticularis and showing very marked irisation, similar to that of mother-of-pearl; the most brilliant colours are observed when the Sun is several degrees below the horizon. 4, record 1, English, - nacreous%20cloud
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nacreous clouds ... occur at heights about 20 or 30 km above the earth. 3, record 1, English, - nacreous%20cloud
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "luminous cloud" is also used in reference to another type of cloud, the noctilucent cloud. 5, record 1, English, - nacreous%20cloud
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nuage nacré
1, record 1, French, nuage%20nacr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nuage ressemblant à des Cirrus ou à des Altocumulus lenticularis et qui présente des irisations très marquées, analogues à celles de la nacre; les couleurs des irisations ont leur éclat maximal lorsque le Soleil se trouve à quelques degrés au-dessous de l'horizon. 2, record 1, French, - nuage%20nacr%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- nube nacarada
1, record 1, Spanish, nube%20nacarada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nube parecida a los Cirrus o a los Altocumulus lenticularis que muestra irisaciones muy intensas, parecidas a las del nácar. Los colores más brillantes se observan cuando el Sol se encuentra a varios grados por debajo del horizonte. 2, record 1, Spanish, - nube%20nacarada
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