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 Definitions of contrail  [ˈkɒnˌtreɪl]  

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Definition of 'contrail' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) contrail
a visible condensation of water droplets or ice crystals from the atmosphere, occurring in the wake of an aircraft, rocket, or missile.

Etymology:  (1940–45; con(densation) trail)

Definition of 'contrail' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) contrail, condensation trail
an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust

'contrail' - Nearby Entries  

contradistinction  contradistinguish  contrafagotto  contrail  contraindicate  contraindication  contralateral  



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