precipitation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002097
The process where water vapor condenses in the atmosphere to form water droplets that fall to the Earth as rain, sleet, snow, hail, etc.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002097 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "The process where water vapor condenses in the atmosphere to form water droplets that fall to the Earth as rain, sleet, snow, hail, etc.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/precipitation/"
}
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