Electronic excitation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005333",
  "term": "Electronic excitation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which an electron in an atom or molecule absorbs energy and moves from a lower energy level to a higher one. This can occur through absorption of photons or collisions with other particles. When the electron returns to its ground state, it releases energy, often as a photon, contributing to phenomena like airglow and aurora.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/electronic-excitation/"
}