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condensation trail [‚kän·dən′sā·shən ‚trāl] (meteorology) A visible trail of condensed water vapor or ice particles left behind an aircraft, an airfoil, or such, in motion through the air. Also known as contrail; vapor trail. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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With jets' condensation trails eliminated from the country's skies, the temperature range days were warmer, nights were cooler was the largest swing in the past 30 years, he discovered. Condensation trails, which are also known as contrails, are formed when airplanes fly at high altitudes, where the air is extremely cold. |
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