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Dew point

Scope note

The temperature at which air becomes saturated when cooled, without the addition of moisture or any change in pressure; further cooling causes condensation.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300055367

Broader Terms used

<weather-related phenomena>

Term used for

point, dew

Created

13yrs ago

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