Phrases with «ice nuclei»

"Ice nuclei" refers to particles or substances that act as a starting point for the formation of ice crystals. They provide a surface on which water vapor can condense and freeze, initiating the freezing process. Full definition

Sentences with «ice nuclei»

  • These studies concern the formation of ice nuclei in supercooled vapours at low temperatures. (skepticalscience.com)
  • We examined the the April 8 case (flight 16), when the average ice nucleus concentration that was measured above the boundary layer substantially exceeded the average ice number concentration within the cloud layer, and the predominant ice habit was dendritic, which is a slow - falling crystal type. (giss.nasa.gov)
  • In addition, naturally occurring bacteria found in decayed leaf litter can serve as ice nuclei at temperatures of less than about − 4 °C (24.8 °F). (britannica.com)
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