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Definitions for nimbostratus
ˌnɪm boʊˈstreɪ təs, -ˈstræt əs; -ˈstreɪ taɪ, -ˈstræt aɪnim·bo·stra·tus

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  1. nimbostratusnoun

    A low-level, principal cloud type, generally formless and dark grey in colour, occurring in layers at low altitude (usually below 2400 metres) and usually bringing precipitation; abbreviated Ns.

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  1. nimbostratus

    A nimbostratus cloud is a multi-level, amorphous, nearly uniform and often dark grey cloud that usually produces continuous rain, snow or sleet but no lightning or thunder.Although it is usually a low-based cloud, it actually forms most commonly in the middle level of the troposphere and then spreads vertically into the low and high levels. Nimbostratus usually produces precipitation over a wide area. Nimbo- is from the Latin word nimbus, which denotes cloud or halo. Downward-growing nimbostratus can have the same vertical extent as most large upward-growing cumulus, but its horizontal extent tends to be even greater.

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  1. Nimbostratus

    A nimbostratus cloud is characterized by a formless cloud layer that is almost uniformly dark grey. "Nimbo" is from the Latin word "nimbus", which denotes precipitation. It is generally a stratiform cloud of moderate vertical development that produces precipitation, developing cloud bases between the surface and about 10000 ft. This cloud typically forms from altostratus in the middle altitude range then subsides into the low altitude range during precipitation. Nimbostratus usually has a thickness of about 2000 m. Though found worldwide, nimbostratus is found more commonly in the middle latitudes.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of nimbostratus in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of nimbostratus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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