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ATMOSPHERIC NUCLEUS [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

In physical meteorology, a particle of any nature upon which molecules of water or ice accumulate as a result of a phase change to a more condensed state.

OBS

The plural form of "nucleus" is "nuclei".

Key term(s)
  • nuclei

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Particule microscopique privilégiée sur laquelle s'opère le passage de la vapeur d'eau atmosphérique aux phases liquide ou solide, ou de l'eau de la phase liquide à la phase solide.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

En meteorología física, partícula de cualquier tipo sobre la cual se acumulan las moléculas de agua o hielo debido al cambio de fase a un estado más condensado.

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