stratusnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈstreɪ.təs/us/ˈstreɪ.t̬əs/specializeda type of flat, grey cloud found at the lowest level, below all other cloud types, and causing dull weather or light rain
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Precipitation: clouds, dew, fog & steam
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