water vapor
noun
: water in a vaporous form especially when below boiling temperature and diffused (as in the atmosphere)
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Instruments on the observatory will analyze starlight passing through these atmospheres to detect gases like carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor and oxygen.
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Morgan Underwood, The Conversation, 19 Nov. 2025
Humidity is defined as the concentration of water vapor present in the air.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
It is usually made using plastic or metal with a grille that facilitates the water vapor circulating the humidor.
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The particles react with water vapor and other gases, creating sulfate aerosols.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
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Morgan Underwood, The Conversation, 19 Nov. 2025
Humidity is defined as the concentration of water vapor present in the air.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
It is usually made using plastic or metal with a grille that facilitates the water vapor circulating the humidor.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The particles react with water vapor and other gases, creating sulfate aerosols.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Water vapor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20vapor. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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