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When a cloud forms in space, it is known as an interstellar cloud, or a nebula. Three components are necessary for clouds to form: water vapor, cool or cold air, and condensation nuclei. A white cloud means that the cloud was formed with warm air. A grey, or a black cloud, means that the cloud contains larger drops of water. There are four main types of clouds:
A hazy ring of colored light in the sky around the Sun, Moon, or a similar bright object. A halo is caused by the reflection and refraction of light through atmospheric ice crystals.
A field of energy thought by some to emanate from all things in nature and to be visible to certain persons with psychic powers
The quality or state of being radiant; brightness
circle of light
a dark grey cloud bearing rain
Something that issues from a source; an emission.
A light given off as the result of great heat; incandescence
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The illuminated area around the sun, etc., as when seen in a mist or during an eclipse; sun's corona
The definition of a nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in outer space.
The dawn.
nebulous light
a dark grey cloud bearing rain
Great brightness; radiance; brilliance
The definition of atmosphere is an overall feeling and/or effect of a place, specially if it is an environment of pleasure or interest.
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A highly praiseworthy asset:
Any cloudy or imperceptible exhalation, as smoke or noxious fumes
nimbus-cloud
a dark grey cloud bearing rain
Find another word for nimbus. In this page you can discover 23 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for nimbus, like: cloud, halo, aura, radiance, circle of light, emanation, glow, aureole, nebula, aurora and nebulous light.
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