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arcus The Latin arcus, meaning ‘arch’, used to describe a cloud feature that has a rolled appearance, with fragmented edges on the leading surface of cumulonimbus and occasionally cumulus. When well developed the feature has a prominent arch-like form. See also cloud classification.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "arcus." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "arcus." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-arcus.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "arcus." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-arcus.html |
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arcus From the Latin arcus (‘arch’). A cloud feature having a rolled appearance, with fragmented edges on the leading surface of cumulonimbus and occasionally cumulus. When well developed, the feature has a prominent arch-like form. See also CLOUD CLASSIFICATION.
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "arcus." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "arcus." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-arcus.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "arcus." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-arcus.html |
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arcus An arc‐shaped feature on a planetary body; pl.arcus. The term is not a geological one, but is used in the nomenclature of individual features on planets and satellites. An example is Hotei Arcus on Titan.
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"arcus." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "arcus." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-arcus.html "arcus." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-arcus.html |
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arcus (ar-kŭs) n. (in anatomy) an arch. a. senilis (corneal a.) a greyish line in the periphery of the cornea, common in the elderly. In a younger person it may indicate hyperlipidaemia.
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"arcus." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "arcus." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-arcus.html "arcus." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-arcus.html |
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arcus.
1. Roman arch. 2. Entrance to a basilica, or a porch or gateway to a church. 3. Area in front of a basilica. 4. Apse. |
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JAMES STEVENS CURL. "arcus." A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES STEVENS CURL. "arcus." A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O1-arcus.html JAMES STEVENS CURL. "arcus." A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. 2000. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O1-arcus.html |
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