polar stratospheric clouds

A form of polar stratospheric cloud — A relatively rare type of clouds that occurs high in the stratosphere; polar stratospheric clouds often resemble mother-of-pearl as they shine in vivid colours, known as irisation

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noun
  1. pluralplural of polar stratospheric cloud
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