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Droplet

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005148

A very small particle of liquid water suspended in the atmosphere, forming the visible components of clouds and fog. These microscopic particles are formed by the condensation of water vapor onto cloud condensation nuclei. Cloud droplets have diameters ranging from a few micrometers to about 100 micrometers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005148
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoCloud droplet; Drizzle drop; Drop; Raindrop
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005148",
  "term": "Droplet",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A very small particle of liquid water suspended in the atmosphere, forming the visible components of clouds and fog. These microscopic particles are formed by the condensation of water vapor onto cloud condensation nuclei. Cloud droplets have diameters ranging from a few micrometers to about 100 micrometers.",
  "see_also": [
    "cloud droplet",
    "drizzle drop",
    "drop",
    "raindrop"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/droplet/"
}

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