Evaporative available potential energy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005491",
  "term": "Evaporative available potential energy",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure of the potential energy available for a parcel of air to sink due to cooling from the evaporation of precipitation. It is calculated by integrating the negative buoyancy of a saturated, descending air parcel from a specified level to the surface. High values of this energy, expressed in joules per kilogram (J/kg), indicate a potential for strong downdrafts and damaging surface winds known as microbursts.",
  "abbreviation": "EAPE",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/evaporative-available-potential-energy/"
}