sublimation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002674
The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor phase, or vice versa, without passing through an intermediate liquid phase. Thus an ice crystal or icicle sublimes under low relative humidity at temperatures below 0°C. The process is analogous to evaporation of a liquid.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002674 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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