Fractus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001060",
  "term": "Fractus",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "A cloud species of stratus and cumulus clouds, written stratus fractus and cumulus fractus, consisting of small ragged fragments with a torn, shredded look that change shape quickly. The fragments often form below a rain-bearing cloud in humid, turbulent air, and the older names fractostratus and fractocumulus describe the same clouds.",
    "Ragged, detached cloud fragments; same as scud."
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "cloud classification",
    "scud"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/fractus/"
}