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condensation nuclei
(redirected from Cloud condensation nuclei)

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condensation nuclei,
neutral particles, such as dust, in the atmosphere that are able to absorb or adsorb water and grow. At relatively high humidities they form fogs or hazes. Condensation nuclei consisting of sulfuric or nitric acid vapors or nitrogen oxides may be a source of respiratory irritants.


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This augments the natural process, where sea salt from the oceans provides water vapor with the cloud condensation nuclei.
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