Cumulonimbus: meaning, definitions and examples
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cumulonimbus
[ ˌkjuːmjʊləˈnɪmbəs ]
weather phenomenon
A cumulonimbus cloud is a dense towering vertical cloud associated with thunderstorms and atmospheric instability, forming from water vapor carried by powerful upward air currents.
Synonyms
anvil cloud, storm cloud, thundercloud
Examples of usage
- The cumulonimbus cloud brought heavy rain and lightning.
- We could see the towering cumulonimbus clouds in the distance.
Translations
Translations of the word "cumulonimbus" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cumulonimbus
🇮🇳 क्यूम्यलोनिम्बस
🇩🇪 Cumulonimbus
🇮🇩 kumulonimbus
🇺🇦 кумулонімбус
🇵🇱 kumulonimbus
🇯🇵 積乱雲 (せきらんうん)
🇫🇷 cumulonimbus
🇪🇸 cumulonimbus
🇹🇷 kümülonimbus
🇰🇷 적란운 (jeongnanun)
🇸🇦 ركام مزني
🇨🇿 kumulonimbus
🇸🇰 kumulonimbus
🇨🇳 积雨云 (jīyǔyún)
🇸🇮 kumulonimbus
🇮🇸 bólfell
🇰🇿 кумулонимбус
🇬🇪 კუმულონიმბუსი
🇦🇿 kumulonimbus
🇲🇽 cumulonimbus
Word origin
The term 'cumulonimbus' originates from Latin where 'cumulus' means heap or pile, and 'nimbus' means rainstorm. Cumulonimbus clouds are known for their vertical development and are often associated with severe weather such as thunderstorms, heavy rain, and lightning. These clouds play a crucial role in the Earth's water cycle and are a common sight in regions with unstable atmospheric conditions.