Extensive quantity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005513",
  "term": "Extensive quantity",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A physical property whose value is proportional to the amount of matter in a system. Examples in atmospheric science include mass, volume, and total energy of an air parcel. These quantities are additive, meaning the total value for a system is the sum of the values for its constituent parts.",
  "synonyms": [
    "extensive property"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "intensive quantity"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/extensive-quantity/"
}