Altocumulus
Definition
A genus of middle-altitude clouds (situated between 2000 and 6000 meters), characterized by sheets, rolls, or globular masses of white or gray color, arranged in waves, rollers, or regular groups, often giving the impression of a mackerel sky.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Altocumulus
- Altocumulus clouds
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine noun, often invariable in structural plural, keeping its Latin scientific standard form. |
| Formation | International scientific loan compounded from Latin 'altus' (high/mid-level) and 'cumulus' (heap/pile). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌæl.toʊ.ˈkjuː.mjə.ləs] |
| Source | International Cloud Atlas of the World Meteorological Organization |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Spre seară, cerul s-a acoperit cu o pânză extinsă de nori altocumulus, anunțând o schimbare bruscă a vremii.
EN: Toward evening, the sky became covered with an extensive sheet of altocumulus clouds, signaling a sudden change in the weather.
RO: Un strat subțire de altocumulus poate genera un efect spectaculos de coroană în jurul Lunii sau al Soarelui.
EN: A thin layer of altocumulus can generate a spectacular corona effect around the Moon or the Sun.
RO: Meteorologul a explicat că prezența norilor altocumulus castellanus indică o instabilitate atmosferică ridicată la înălțime.
EN: The meteorologist explained that the presence of altocumulus castellanus clouds indicates high atmospheric instability aloft.
Idioms & Phrases
Altocumulus castellanus / Altocumulus castellanus
RO: Specie de nori altocumulus care prezintă protuberanțe în formă de turnulețe, indicând adesea dezvoltarea ulterioară a furtunilor cu descărcări electrice.
EN: A species of altocumulus clouds displaying turret-like protuberances, frequently indicating the subsequent development of thunderstorms.
Strat de altocumulus / Altocumulus sheet / layer
RO: Formațiune noroasă compactă și uniformă care acoperă parțial sau total cerul, compusă din elemente paralele.
EN: A compact and uniform cloud formation partially or totally covering the sky, composed of parallel elements.
Cer cu nori altocumulus / Mackerel sky
RO: Aspect caracteristic al bolții cerești fragmentate în pete mici, alternând zonele luminate cu cele umbrite, popular numit cer bătut.
EN: A characteristic appearance of the sky fragmented into small patches, alternating illuminated and shaded zones.
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