water vapor
noun
: water in a vaporous form especially when below boiling temperature and diffused (as in the atmosphere)
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Acid rain is formed when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides released into the atmosphere react with oxygen, water and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids, which can dissolve in water vapor.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
For every one degree increase in air temperature, the atmosphere can hold about 4% more water vapor.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Moist air contains a higher proportion of water vapor, which is lighter than the nitrogen and oxygen that make up most of the atmosphere.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
During its observations, MAJIS identified infrared emissions from water vapor and carbon dioxide molecules.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
For every one degree increase in air temperature, the atmosphere can hold about 4% more water vapor.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Moist air contains a higher proportion of water vapor, which is lighter than the nitrogen and oxygen that make up most of the atmosphere.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
During its observations, MAJIS identified infrared emissions from water vapor and carbon dioxide molecules.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Water vapor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20vapor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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