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Record 1 2023-12-01

English

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

Precipitation that falls from a clear sky in very small ice crystals, often so tiny that they appear to be suspended in the air.

French

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

Précipitation tombant par ciel clair et composée de très petits cristaux de glace, souvent si ténus qu'ils semblent en suspension dans l'atmosphère.

Spanish

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

Precipitación de cristales de hielo muy pequeños, que cae de un cielo claro, a menudo tan fina que parece suspendida en el aire.

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