Change of phase

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004248",
  "term": "Change of phase",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The transformation of a substance from one physical state to another, such as from solid to liquid, liquid to gas, or vice versa. In the atmosphere, these changes primarily involve water, including melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, sublimation, and deposition. Each phase change involves the absorption or release of latent heat, which significantly influences atmospheric energy budgets and weather phenomena.",
  "see_also": [
    "phase"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/change-of-phase/"
}