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variable matrix > cloud phase

PREFERRED TERM

cloud phase  

DEFINITION

  • Totality of liquid or solid particles forming clouds in a volume, i.e. particles that have passed the thermodynamical threshold for cloud activation. Does not include the gas carrying the cloud particles. Excludes volumes that are drizzle-only or rain-only.

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https://vocabulary.actris.nilu.no/actris_vocab/cloudphase

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