Definitions for cumulonimbus
ˌkyu myə loʊˈnɪm bəs; -baɪcu·mu·lonim·bus

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1. cumulonimbus, cumulonimbus cloud, thundercloudnoun

   a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms

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1. cumulonimbusnoun

   A cloud, with a tall structure and a flat base, that is often associated with thunderstorms.

2. Etymology: From Latin: cumulo (amass) + nimbus (cloud)

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1. cumulonimbus

   Cumulonimbus (from Latin cumulus, "heaped" and nimbus, "rainstorm") is a dense, towering vertical cloud, typically forming from water vapor condensing in the lower troposphere that builds upward carried by powerful buoyant air currents. Above the lower portions of the cumulonimbus the water vapor becomes ice crystals, such as snow and graupel, the interaction of which can lead to hail and to lightning formation, respectively. When occurring as a thunderstorm these clouds may be referred to as thunderheads. Cumulonimbus can form alone, in clusters, or along squall lines. These clouds are capable of producing lightning and other dangerous severe weather, such as tornadoes, hazardous winds, and large hailstones. Cumulonimbus progress from overdeveloped cumulus congestus clouds and may further develop as part of a supercell. Cumulonimbus is abbreviated Cb.

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1. cumulonimbus

   Cumulonimbus is a type of cloud that is tall, dense, and involved in thunderstorms and severe weather. The cloud can bring heavy precipitation, hail, lightning, and even tornadoes. It can form alone, in clusters, or along cold front squall lines and extends to significant heights, often reaching the tropopause.

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1. Cumulonimbus

   Cumulonimbus is a dense towering vertical cloud associated with thunderstorms and atmospheric instability, forming from water vapour carried by powerful upward air currents. Cumulonimbus may form alone, in clusters, or along cold front squall lines. They may produce lightning and other dangerous severe weather, such as gusts and hail. Cumulonimbus progress from over-developed cumulus congestus clouds, and may further develop as part of a supercell. Cumulonimbus is abbreviated Cb, and are designated in the D2 family.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cumulonimbus in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cumulonimbus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cumulonimbus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cumulonimbus
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumulonimbus
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cumulonimbus