condensation nucleus

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condensation
noun[U]
uk
/ˌkɒn.denˈseɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌkɑːn-/
the drops of water that appear on cold windows or other surfaces, as a result of hot air or steam ...
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nucleus
noun[C]
uk
/ˈnjuː.kli.əs/us
/ˈnuː.kli.əs/
physicsspecialized
the central part of an atom, usually made up of protons ...
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If these clouds form, it is likely that the haze particles act as condensation nuclei.
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By serving as condensation nuclei, the impact-generated particles could drive intense weather patterns far away from the impact site, and perhaps even trigger transient climate changes.
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The water vapor attaches itself to condensation nuclei which can be anything from dust to microscopic particles of salt and debris.
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Condensation nuclei in coastal fog are mostly composed of salt from surf and spray, with lesser amounts of iodine from kelp.
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Water vapor normally begins to condense on condensation nuclei such as dust, ice, and salt in order to form clouds.
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As the temperature is cooled to the dewpoint, water vapor condenses upon available cloud condensation nuclei, and forms a cloud.
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This is because water vapor in the air requires condensation nuclei to form large droplets of solid or liquid water.
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Water vapour normally begins to condense on condensation nuclei such as dust, ice, and salt in order to form clouds.
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The number of cloud condensation nuclei in the air can be measured and ranges between around 100 to 1000 per cubic centimetre.
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However, haze particles may act as condensation nuclei for the subsequent formation of mist droplets; such forms of haze are known as wet haze.
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By creating cloud condensation nuclei, it might be possible to change the albedo of clouds to make them appear whiter.
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The condensation of water droplets in the mushroom cloud depends on the amount of condensation nuclei.
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As the droplets rise and the temperature goes below freezing, they become supercooled water and will freeze on contact with condensation nuclei.
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In the atmosphere, condensation produces clouds, fog and precipitation (usually only when facilitated by cloud condensation nuclei).
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Fog and clouds form through condensation around cloud condensation nuclei.
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Supersaturation occurs in the absence of condensation nuclei, for example the flat surface of water.
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The second indirect effect is the further knock-on effects of having more cloud condensation nuclei.
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Some geoengineering schemes employ methods that have analogues in natural phenomena such as stratospheric sulfur aerosols and cloud condensation nuclei.
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Another recently discovered source of condensation nuclei for coastal fog is kelp.
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These aerosols act as cloud condensation nuclei and increase cloud droplet number, which in turn elevate the liquid water content of clouds and cloud area.
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