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Unsaturated Vapour

Definition:

Unsaturated vapour refers to a state of a gaseous substance wherein it has not reached its saturation point with respect to its surrounding temperature and pressure. In this state, the vapour has the capacity to hold additional molecules before reaching a state of equilibrium.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Physical Chemistry):

In physical chemistry, unsaturated vapour pertains to a condition where the concentration of the evaporated substance in gas phase is lower than its equilibrium concentration, at a given temperature and pressure.

Sample Sentence:

The unsaturated vapour of water emerged as the pot of boiling water was heated on the stove.

Sense 2 (Meteorology):

In meteorology, unsaturated vapour refers to the state of air humidity being below its saturation point. This is associated with the absence or deficiency of cloud formation and precipitation.

Sample Sentence:

The clear blue sky indicated that the unsaturated vapour in the air would not result in any rainfall.

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