Precipitation is when the solid water in the clouds turns into liquid. Precipitation can come in rain, snow, sleet, or hail. If the temperature near the ground is cold, snow, sleet, and hail all occur.
When it rains outside. Precipitation is known as any product of condensation, according to meteorology. However chemistry has a different definiton.
"Precipitation" refers to "falling out". In a chemical reaction, precipitation refers to a process where liquid or dissolved chemicals react to form another compound which is insoluble, and solid "flakes" of the compound "fall out" of the solution and settle to the bottom. In meteorology, "precipitation" refers to water "falling out" of the clouds as rain or snow.
Water plays a crucial role in meteorology as it is a key component of the Earth's atmosphere, influencing weather patterns and climate. It exists in various forms—vapor, liquid, and ice—affecting temperature, humidity, and precipitation. The processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation are fundamental to the water cycle, which drives atmospheric dynamics and weather events. Additionally, water's high heat capacity helps regulate temperatures and modulates climate systems, making it essential for understanding meteorological phenomena.
Meteorology is part of Earth and Space Science.
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Frederick L. Wernstedt has written: 'World climatic data' -- subject(s): Observations, Atmospheric temperature, Precipitation (Meteorology), Climatology, Meteorology
V. E. Angouridakis has written: 'On the distribution of precipitation in the major area of Thessaloniki, (III)' -- subject(s): Precipitation (Meteorology)
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