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- [al-toh-kyoo-myuh-luh s]
- /ˌæl toʊˈkyu myə ləs/
- /ˌæl.təʊˈkjuː.mjə.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-toh-kyoo-myuh-luh s]
- /ˌæl toʊˈkyu myə ləs/
Definitions of altocumulus word
- noun altocumulus a globular cloud at an intermediate height of about 2400 to 6000 metres (8000 to 20 000 feet) 3
- noun altocumulus the type of white or gray cloud that resembles a sharply defined, wavy patch, found at intermediate altitudes and consisting of small water droplets 3
- noun plural altocumulus a cloud of a class characterized by globular masses or rolls in layers or patches, the individual elements being larger and darker than those of cirrocumulus and smaller than those of stratocumulus: of medium altitude, about 8000–20,000 feet (2450–6100 meters). 1
- noun altocumulus Cloud forming a layer of rounded masses with a level base, occurring at medium altitude, usually 6,500–23,000 feet (2-7 km). 1
- noun altocumulus (physics, meteorology) A fleecy cloud formation consisting of large whitish or greyish globular cloudlets with shaded portions, often grouped in flocks or rows. (Abbreviated Ac.). 0
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Origin of altocumulus
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; alto- + cumulus
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Parts of speech for Altocumulus
noun
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altocumulus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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