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Ion density

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006640

The number of ions per unit volume in a given region of the atmosphere. This quantity can refer to either positive or negative ions, or the total concentration of both. Ion density is a key parameter in understanding atmospheric conductivity and the electrical balance of the lower atmosphere, often measured in ions per cubic centimeter.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006640
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsion concentration
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006640",
  "term": "Ion density",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The number of ions per unit volume in a given region of the atmosphere. This quantity can refer to either positive or negative ions, or the total concentration of both. Ion density is a key parameter in understanding atmospheric conductivity and the electrical balance of the lower atmosphere, often measured in ions per cubic centimeter.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ion concentration"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ion-density/"
}

Record 5,101 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.