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stratus

noun [U]
 
 
/ˈstreɪ.təs/ US  /ˈstreɪ.t̬əs/ specialized

Definition

a type of flat, grey cloud found at the lowest level, below all other cloud types, and causing dull weather or light rain → Compare cirrus, cumulus, nimbusClouds, dew, fog and steam
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