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HOAR-FROST POINT [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Maximum temperature of formation of hoar frost by sublimation of atmospheric moisture on a cooled polished surface.

OBS

Analogous to the dew point, it applies when the moisture in the atmosphere will not condense above 0° Celsius.

OBS

Not to be confused with "freezing point" or "ice point".

Key term(s)
  • hoar frost point
  • hoar-frost point

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Température maximale de formation de gelée blanche par sublimation de l'humidité atmosphérique sur une surface polie refroidie.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec le «point de givre» ou le «point de glace».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

En el caso de una superficie brillante enfriada, temperatura máxima a la que se forma escarcha por sublimación del vapor de agua de la atmósfera.

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