hailstone in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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hailstone

grêlon m

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The hailstone will keep rising in the thunderstorm until its mass can no longer be supported by the updraft.

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Other discontinuities include the formation of raindrops, hailstones, and snowflakes.

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Using the objects such as hen's eggs, peas, and marbles for comparing hailstone sizes is often imprecise, due to their varied dimensions.

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This means the hailstone is made of thick and translucent layers, alternating with layers that are thin, white and opaque.

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In the absence of a ruler, hailstone size is often visually estimated by comparing its size to that of known objects, such as coins.

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Former theory suggested that hailstones were subjected to multiple descents and ascents, falling into a zone of humidity and refreezing as they were uplifted.

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Other countries will have different thresholds according local sensitivity to hail; for instance grape growing areas could be adversely impacted by smaller hailstones.

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There are occasional risks of strong winds, frosts and hailstones.

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When the hailstone moves into an area with a high concentration of water droplets, it captures the latter and acquires a translucent layer.

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The hailstones accumulating on the ground can also be hazardous to landing aircraft.

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