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Record 1 2002-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Fictitious phase of an adiabatic expansion process during which the ascending saturated air would remain at a temperature of 0°C, owing to the release of the latent heat of fusion, until all the water is frozen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Phase fictive d'un processus adiabatique de détente au cours de laquelle l'air ascendant saturé demeurerait à la température de 0 °C, en raison du dégagement de la libération de la chaleur latente de fusion, jusqu'à ce que toute l'eau soit congelée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Fase ficticia en un proceso de expansión adiabática, en la que el aire saturado ascendente permanece a la temperatura de 0°C, por desprenderse el calor latente de fusión, hasta que toda el agua se congela.

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