cloud layer
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"This means that a greater proportion of sunlight is reflected by the cloud layer and the Earth becomes cooler."
From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2023
But the particular cloud layer where the phosphine is present happens to be relatively balmy, with ample sunlight and Earth-like atmospheric pressure and temperature.
From Scientific American • Sep. 14, 2020
In his last radio transmission before the helicopter went down, he reported that he was climbing to avoid a cloud layer.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2020
Just before crashing into the hillside, the pilot rapidly ascended to avoid a cloud layer, according to the NTSB.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2020
In the distance, a single mountain rose up above the cloud layer.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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