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dewpoint

 

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Dewpoint

Noun: The temperature at which the air becomes saturated with moisture and dew forms, causing the air to cool further.

Example sentence: The dewpoint this morning was so low that frost covered the grass.

Noun: The temperature at which a gas condenses into a liquid, such as water vapor condensing into dew.

Example sentence: When the dewpoint was reached, tiny droplets of water appeared on the cold can of soda.

Popular usage: In meteorology, the dewpoint is an important factor in determining the likelihood of precipitation.

Example sentence: The weather forecast showed a high dewpoint, indicating humid conditions and a chance of rain.

Local usage: In agricultural communities, farmers often refer to the dewpoint to assess the suitability of crops for planting.

Example sentence: The farmer decided to delay planting until the dewpoint was more favorable for the crops.

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