TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
CUMULUS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Cumulus
1, record 1, English, Cumulus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- Cu 2, record 1, English, Cu
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Detached clouds, generally dense and with sharp outlines, developing vertically in the form of rising mounds, domes or towers, of which the bulging upper part often resembles a cauliflower. 3, record 1, English, - Cumulus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sunlit parts are mostly brilliant white and the base is relatively dark and nearly horizontal. Sometimes Cumulus clouds are ragged. 3, record 1, English, - Cumulus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Cumulus
1, record 1, French, Cumulus
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- Cu 1, record 1, French, Cu
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nuages séparés, généralement denses et à contours bien délimités, se développant verticalement en forme de mamelons, de dômes ou de tours, dont la région supérieure bourgeonnante ressemble souvent à un chou-fleur. 2, record 1, French, - Cumulus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les parties de ces nuages éclairées par le Soleil sont, le plus souvent, d'un blanc éclatant; leur base, relativement sombre, est sensiblement horizontale. Les Cumulus sont parfois déchiquetés. 2, record 1, French, - Cumulus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Cumulus
1, record 1, Spanish, Cumulus
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- Cu 1, record 1, Spanish, Cu
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cúmulo 2, record 1, Spanish, c%C3%BAmulo
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nubes aisladas, en general densas y con contornos bien definidos, que se desarrollan verticalmente en forma de protuberancias, cúpulas o torres, y cuyas partes superiores convexas se parecen con frecuencia a una coliflor. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Cumulus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las partes de estas nubes iluminadas por el Sol son, en su mayoría, de un blanco brillante; su base es relativamente oscura y casi horizontal. Los Cumulus a veces aparecen desgarrados. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Cumulus
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: