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Condensation level

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004572

The altitude at which a parcel of unsaturated air, when lifted adiabatically, becomes saturated and condensation begins to occur. This level marks the base of a cloud or fog layer, as water vapor starts to convert into liquid droplets. It is determined by the initial temperature and dew point of the air parcel.

Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004572",
  "term": "Condensation level",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The altitude at which a parcel of unsaturated air, when lifted adiabatically, becomes saturated and condensation begins to occur. This level marks the base of a cloud or fog layer, as water vapor starts to convert into liquid droplets. It is determined by the initial temperature and dew point of the air parcel.",
  "see_also": [
    "convective condensation level",
    "lifting condensation level",
    "saturation level"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/condensation-level/"
}

Record 2,046 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.