contrail

con·trail

a white trail of condensed water vapor that sometimes forms in the wake of an aircraft; vapor trail

Origin of contrail

con(densation) + trail

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noun

A visible trail of streaks of condensed water vapor or ice crystals sometimes forming in the wake of an aircraft. Also called vapor trail .

Origin of contrail

con(densation) trail

contrail

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