Settling velocity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010783",
  "term": "Settling velocity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The constant rate at which a particle falls through a fluid under the influence of gravity when the drag force equals the gravitational force. This velocity depends on the particle's size, density, and shape, as well as the fluid's density and viscosity. It is a key parameter in processes like sedimentation, wastewater treatment, and atmospheric aerosol dynamics.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2213 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/settling-velocity/"
}