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NUAGE ATMOSPHERIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2007-06-22

English

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

A hydrometeor consisting of minute particles of liquid water or ice, or of both, suspended in the free air and usually not touching the ground.

CONT

As the warm air rises, clouds will form. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

It may also include larger particles of liquid water or ice and non-aqueous liquid or solid particles such as those present in fumes, smoke and dust.

OBS

cloud: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

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

Ensemble visible de minuscules particules d'eau liquide ou de glace, ou des deux à la fois, en suspension dans l'atmosphère.

CONT

L'air chaud ascendant entraîne la formation de nuages. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

Cet ensemble peut également comporter des particules d'eau liquide ou de glace de plus grandes dimensions, des particules liquides non aqueuses.

OBS

nuage : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

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

Hidrometeoro consistente en una suspensión en la atmósfera de partículas minúsculas de agua líquida o de hielo, o de ambas a la vez, que en general no tocan el suelo.

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