dustclouds

Haze from particles

Dustclouds are masses of fine, dry particles suspended in the air, forming a visible haze or obscuring layer.

They occur naturally in arid regions, during dust storms, or when wind disturbs loose soil, and can also be kicked up by vehicles, animals, or explosions.

The convoy raised dustclouds visible for miles.

Figuratively, dustclouds may suggest confusion or obscured vision.

The solid compound dustcloud and the two-word dust cloud are equally common.

atmospheric

haboob

Intense wind-driven sand wall

pollution · allergens · motes · haze · smog · particles · volcanic · ashfall · pollen · spores

cosmic

nebula

Interstellar gas formation

supernova · galaxy · cosmology · infrared · spectroscopy · particle · astronomy · space · lightyears · redshift

desert

sand

Fine rock particles

Gobi · Kalahari · barren · wasteland · tumbleweed · mirage · sandstorm · caravan · sunbaked · scorching

obscuring

visibility

Range of clear sight

  • shroudBurial cloth or covering
  • veilFabric that obscures
  • envelopSurround and cover fully

conceal · blur · dim · haze · murky · screen · cloak · silhouette · obscure · thick

motion

billow

Swell outward with air

  • driftGradual movement, no direction
  • swirlRotating, curving movement
  • riseMove to higher position

settle · disperse · scatter · trail · churn · engulf · roll · sweep · linger · dissipate

Opposites
atmospheric clarity

dustcloudsclear skies

Absence of cloud cover

transparency · unobstructed view · visibility · blue skies · clean air

airborne substance type

dustcloudsrain

Water dropping from clouds

rainclouds · precipitation · downpour · mist · water vapor

environmental condition

dustcloudsverdant landscape

Land covered in vegetation

green pastures · wetlands · irrigated land

Family

dust, cloud, dusty, dusted, dusting, duster, dustier, dustiest, dustiness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G