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sandstorm

/sændstrɒm/ noun · British & US
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What does sandstorm mean?

noun

A storm that reduces visibility due to a large amount of sand suspended in the air, often caused by strong winds in arid or desert regions. A sandstorm can be severe enough to cause damage to structures and vehicles.

Example

"The tourists had to seek shelter immediately as a massive sandstorm swept through the desert, reducing visibility to almost zero."

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