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Is Thunderclouds One Word?
Is Thunderclouds One Word?
Alexander Ross••6 min read
thun·der·cloud
A large dark cloud charged with electricity and producing thunder and lightning; a cumulonimbus
cumulonimbus
Cumulonimbus (from Latin cumulus, "heaped" and nimbus, "rainstorm") is a dense, towering vertical cloud, forming from water vapor carried by powerful upward air currents. ... These clouds are capable of producing lightning and other dangerous severe weather, such as tornadoes and hailstones.
cloud. 2. Something menacing or dreadful: thunderclouds of impending war.
What is thundercloud?
: a cloud charged with electricity and producing lightning and thunder.
What is the scientific term for a thundercloud?
Cumulonimbus (from Latin cumulus, "heaped" and nimbus, "rainstorm") is a dense, towering vertical cloud, forming from water vapor carried by powerful upward air currents. If observed during a storm, these clouds may be referred to as thunderheads.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
