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ICE PRISM [1 record]

Record 1 2003-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Unbranched prismatic ice crystal, in the form of needles, columns or plates, often so tiny that it seems to be suspended in the air.

OBS

ice prisms: These crystals may fall from a cloud or from a cloudless sky

Key term(s)
  • ice prisms

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Cristal de glace prismatique non ramifié ayant la forme d'aiguilles, de colonnes ou de plaques, souvent si ténu qu'il semble en suspension dans l'atmosphère.

OBS

prismes de glace : Ces cristaux peuvent tomber d'un nuage ou par ciel clair.

Key term(s)
  • prismes de glace

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Cristales de hielo, prismáticos y sin ramificaciones, con forma de agujas o placas, tan menudos que a veces parecen estar en suspensión en el aire.

OBS

prismas de hielo: Estos cristales pueden caer de una nube o de un cielo despejado.

Key term(s)
  • prismas de hielo
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