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altostratus

Syllabification: (al·to·stra·tus)
Pronunciation: /ˌaltōˈstrātəs, -ˈstratəs/
Definition of altostratus

noun

  • cloud forming a continuous uniform layer that resembles stratus but occurs at medium altitude, usually 6,500–23,000 feet (2-7 km).

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin alto- (from Latin altus 'high') + stratus

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