Level of neutral buoyancy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006929",
  "term": "Level of neutral buoyancy",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The altitude in the atmosphere where a rising or sinking air parcel reaches the same temperature and density as its surrounding environment. At this level, the parcel loses its buoyancy and its vertical motion tends to cease or slow significantly. For a rising convective parcel, it often marks the top of the convective updraft.",
  "synonyms": [
    "equilibrium level"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/level-of-neutral-buoyancy/"
}