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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Contrails
Synonyms for "contrails" (22 found)
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The US Navy apologized after one of its pilots drew a giant penis in the sky using the contrails of his aircraft.
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We watched the airplane's contrails.
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