contrail

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Noun contrail has 1 sense

contrail, condensation trail - an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
--₁ is a kind of cloud

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Contrail

Definition:

A contrail is a visible trail of condensed water vapor or ice crystals that is formed in the atmosphere by an aircraft.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Senses:

1. (Noun) A trail of condensed water vapor or ice crystals formed by an aircraft flying at high altitudes.

2. (Verb) The act of leaving a trail of condensed water vapor or ice crystals while flying at high altitudes.

Usages:

- Noun Usage: The contrail left by the jet quickly dissipated into the sky.

- Verb Usage: As the plane soared through the sky, it began to contrail, leaving a white trail behind.

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