Spread

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009161",
  "term": "Spread",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The difference between the dry-bulb temperature and the dew point temperature, indicating the amount of moisture in the air relative to saturation. A smaller spread signifies higher humidity and a greater likelihood of condensation or fog formation. When the spread is zero, the air is saturated, and the dew point equals the air temperature.",
  "synonyms": [
    "variability"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "scatter",
    "variance"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/spread/"
}