Workman-Reynolds effect

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010851",
  "term": "Workman-Reynolds effect",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A mechanism for charge separation in clouds that contributes to atmospheric electrification. During the freezing of supercooled water droplets containing dilute ionic solutions, a strong electrical potential difference develops across the ice-water interface. This process, where ions are preferentially incorporated into the ice or concentrated in the remaining liquid, is considered a contributor to the buildup of electrical charge within thunderstorms that leads to lightning.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/workman-reynolds-effect/"
}