Contrails

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of contrail form-of, plural
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of contrail form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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condensation trailbackwashcirrus aviaticuscirrus tractuscondensation trailcourse

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"Contrails are long, narrow, ice-crystal clouds that form behind jet planes flying at high altitudes in below-freezing temperatures. They result from the condensation of water vapor remaining in jet exhaust."

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