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SUPERSATURATION  

Definition

  • In meteorology, the condition existing in a given portion of the atmosphere (or other space) when the relative humidity is greater than 100%, that is, when it contains more water vapor than is needed to produce saturation with respect to a plane surface of pure water or pure ice. (en)

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  • 2017-04-20 14:15:24.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add broader relation (SUPERSATURATION [293cdec2-44b7-488c-ae04-0722f0a9e8b9,278819] - WATER VAPOR PROCESSES [3c4fe00c-6fb1-403e-a053-3a0174a6dfe6,278813]);
  • 2017-04-21 13:02:37.0 [sritz] insert Definition (id: null text: In meteorology, the condition existing in a given portion of the atmosphere (or other space) when the relative humidity is greater than 100%, that is, when it contains more water vapor than is needed to produce saturation with respect to a plane surface of pure water or pure ice. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/293cdec2-44b7-488c-ae04-0722f0a9e8b9

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