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αραιά πυρακτωμένα σύννεφα

English translation: sparse, low-density

09:16 Apr 27, 2009
Greek to English translations [PRO]
Science - Geology / volcanoes
Greek term or phrase: αραιά πυρακτωμένα σύννεφα
good morning everyone,
i am transcribing and translating a video clip from a documentary about volcanoes and i am struggling with the use of the word αραιά in this context. i think it translates as 'low-density' so the sentence would be 'low-density red-hot clouds' - can anyone confirm if this is right or not?
many thanks!
Henrietta Roussoulis
Local time: 21:32
English translation:sparse, low-density
Explanation:
It could be low-density as you say, or it could be sparse. It depends on the context. But yes, αραιός could very well be translated as "low-density".
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d_vachliot (X)
Local time: 23:32
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αραιά
sparse, low-density


Explanation:
It could be low-density as you say, or it could be sparse. It depends on the context. But yes, αραιός could very well be translated as "low-density".

d_vachliot (X)
Local time: 23:32
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek
PRO pts in category: 16
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