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condensation trail

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condensation trail
n
(Engineering / Aeronautics) another name for vapour trail
A visible cloud streak, usually brilliantly white in color, which trails behind a missile or other vehicle in flight under certain conditions. Also called CONTRAIL.
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Noun1.condensation trail - an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
contrail
cloud - a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude


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