dust cloud
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Definition
Noun: A visible mass of very small, dry particles of earth, sand, or other matter that is suspended in the air.
Usage
The term "dust cloud" is used to describe a concentrated, often moving, mass of airborne dust. It is typically formed by strong winds, explosions, collisions, or other disturbances that lift dust from the ground into the air.
Examples
- The car sped down the dirt road, kicking up a huge dust cloud behind it.
- After the building collapsed, a thick dust cloud enveloped the entire street.
- The meteor impact sent a massive dust cloud into the atmosphere, blocking the sun.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Environmental Context: In geology and climatology, "dust cloud" can refer to large-scale phenomena, such as those affecting climate or air quality.
- Astronomical Context: The term is also used to describe clouds of fine particles in space.
Variants and Related Words
- Dust storm (n): A severe weather condition characterized by strong winds carrying clouds of dust over a large area.
- Dust devil (n): A small, rapidly rotating wind that picks up dust and debris.
Synonyms
- Cloud of dust
- Dust plume
Related Phrases
- To kick up a dust cloud: To cause dust to rise into the air, typically by moving quickly or forcefully through a dusty area.
- Shrouded in a dust cloud: To be completely covered or hidden by a cloud of dust.
Noun
- a cloud of dust suspended in the air