Dewpoint depression
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004966
The difference between the air temperature and the dewpoint temperature. This value indicates how far the air is from saturation; a larger depression means the air is drier and further from saturation. A dewpoint depression of zero signifies that the air is saturated, and condensation is occurring or imminent.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004966 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | spread; dewpoint spread; dewpoint deficit |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-004966",
"term": "Dewpoint depression",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "The difference between the air temperature and the dewpoint temperature. This value indicates how far the air is from saturation; a larger depression means the air is drier and further from saturation. A dewpoint depression of zero signifies that the air is saturated, and condensation is occurring or imminent.",
"synonyms": [
"spread",
"dewpoint spread",
"dewpoint deficit"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/dewpoint-depression/"
}
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