Saturation mixing ratio
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008660
The maximum mass of water vapor that can exist in a unit mass of dry air at a given temperature and pressure. It represents the mixing ratio at which the air is saturated with respect to water vapor. This value increases with temperature, indicating that warmer air can hold more moisture.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008660 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"term": "Saturation mixing ratio",
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"definition": "The maximum mass of water vapor that can exist in a unit mass of dry air at a given temperature and pressure. It represents the mixing ratio at which the air is saturated with respect to water vapor. This value increases with temperature, indicating that warmer air can hold more moisture.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/saturation-mixing-ratio/"
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