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Dutch translation: beperkte zichtbaarheid mogelijk


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English term or phrase:flat light
Dutch translation:beperkte zichtbaarheid mogelijk
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14:12 Nov 26, 2009
English to Dutch translations [PRO]
Science - Tourism & Travel / Skiing
English term or phrase: flat light
Overcast skies today, flat light possible.
flicstill
Local time: 20:01
beperkte zichtbaarheid mogelijk
Explanation:
Whiteout (or flat light) is a weather condition in which visibility and contrast are severely reduced by snow and diffuse lighting from overcast clouds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_light
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Roel Verschueren
Local time: 20:01
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Summary of answers provided
4beperkt zicht
Monique van Brandenburg
4diffuus lichtSabine Piens
4beperkte zichtbaarheid mogelijk
Roel Verschueren


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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
flat light possible
beperkte zichtbaarheid mogelijk


Explanation:
Whiteout (or flat light) is a weather condition in which visibility and contrast are severely reduced by snow and diffuse lighting from overcast clouds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_light

Roel Verschueren
Local time: 20:01
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Native speaker of: Native in FlemishFlemish, Native in DutchDutch
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
diffuus licht


Explanation:
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Sabine Piens
Belgium
Local time: 20:01
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
beperkt zicht


Explanation:
Skiing on the slopes can mean drastic changing weather patterns starting from gray clouds and snowy conditions (flat light) to the clouds parting and presenting a blue bird day.

http://www.gearup4nature.com/uvexgoggles.php

Monique van Brandenburg
Netherlands
Local time: 20:01
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
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