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Cumulonimbus

Definition:

Cumulonimbus is a dense and towering vertical cloud that is associated with thunderstorms and atmospheric instability. It is characterized by its large and anvil-shaped top, often reaching the upper troposphere or even the lower stratosphere.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: cumulonimbus
• Adjective: cumulonimbus

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A type of cloud usually associated with thunderstorms, characterized by a dense, towering structure.

Example: The cumulonimbus cloud formed in the afternoon, foretelling an approaching storm.

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Sense 2:

(Adjective) Describing something related to or resembling cumulonimbus clouds.

Example: The sky turned dark and gloomy, with ominous cumulonimbus formations in the distance.

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