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Nebulosus

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010640

A cloud species characterized by a hazy, indistinct, or veil-like appearance, lacking clear details or structure. It is most frequently associated with stratus and cirrostratus clouds, giving the sky a uniformly hazy or milky look. Unlike other cloud species such as fibratus or uncinus which have distinct fibrous or hooked shapes, nebulosus presents as a nearly uniform layer.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010640
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoCloud classification
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010640",
  "term": "Nebulosus",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cloud species characterized by a hazy, indistinct, or veil-like appearance, lacking clear details or structure. It is most frequently associated with stratus and cirrostratus clouds, giving the sky a uniformly hazy or milky look. Unlike other cloud species such as fibratus or uncinus which have distinct fibrous or hooked shapes, nebulosus presents as a nearly uniform layer.",
  "see_also": [
    "cloud classification"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/nebulosus/"
}

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