Cloud formation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004426",
  "term": "Cloud formation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which water vapor in the atmosphere condenses or deposits onto microscopic particles, forming visible cloud droplets or ice crystals. This typically requires sufficient moisture, cooling to saturation, and the presence of cloud condensation nuclei or ice nuclei. The specific mechanisms vary depending on atmospheric conditions and the type of cloud being formed.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cloud-formation/"
}