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CLOUD ARRANGEMENT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-05-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cloud arrangement
1, record 1, English, cloud%20arrangement
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- arrangement of clouds 2, record 1, English, arrangement%20of%20clouds
correct
- array of clouds 3, record 1, English, array%20of%20clouds
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
I am fascinated by the mutability of the water and mist that characterize the Falls of Niagara. The "fleeting moment" is evident when anyone examines these two aspects of the waterfall. The mist and water formations are in a constant state of change; a particular mist-cloud arrangement and simultaneous wave action will never be repeated twice in time, therefore every moment is precious. 1, record 1, English, - cloud%20arrangement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cloud layer. Arrangement of clouds, continuous or composed of separated elements. 2, record 1, English, - cloud%20arrangement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A particular arrangement of clouds in the sky is termed "cloud formation". 4, record 1, English, - cloud%20arrangement
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arrangement de nuages
1, record 1, French, arrangement%20de%20nuages
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- disposition des nuages 2, record 1, French, disposition%20des%20nuages
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Couche de nuages. Arrangement formant une couche continue ou composée d'éléments séparés. 2, record 1, French, - arrangement%20de%20nuages
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On appelle «formation nuageuse» un arrangement donné de nuages, surtout si cet arrangement est typique. 1, record 1, French, - arrangement%20de%20nuages
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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