Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nephogram
Noun
/ˈnɛfəˌɡrɑːm/
Definition
A nephogram is a photograph or image of a cloud pattern or formation, typically taken from a high vantage point.
Examples
- The weather report included a nephogram showing the storm clouds approaching the coast.
- Scientists analyzed the nephogram to understand the cloud formations better.
Meaning
It specifically refers to images that represent the arrangement or shape of clouds in the sky, often used in meteorology and atmospheric studies.
Synonyms
- Cloud photograph
- Cloud image
- Atmospheric picture
