dewpoint

dew point

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Definitions of dewpoint word

noun dewpoint temperature at which water vapour in the air becomes saturated and water droplets begin to form 3
noun dewpoint the temperature to which air must be cooled, at a given pressure and water-vapor content, for it to reach saturation; the temperature at which dew begins to form. 1
noun dewpoint (weather) Alternative spelling of dew point. 0

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Origin of dewpoint

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35

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Parts of speech for Dewpoint

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dewpoint popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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