What is Saturation?
The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.
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An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
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A weather front where two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to move the other, often resulting in prolonged periods...