Meaning of the word cumulonimbus in English
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cumulonimbus
US /ˌkjuː.mjə.loʊˈnɪm.bəs/
UK /ˌkjuː.mjə.ləʊˈnɪm.bəs/
Noun
a dense, towering vertical cloud, typically associated with thunderstorms and atmospheric instability, characterized by a flat, anvil-shaped top
Example:
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The meteorologist warned of developing cumulonimbus clouds, indicating severe weather.
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The towering cumulonimbus dominated the horizon, a clear sign of an approaching storm.