What Is Deposition?
When water vapor turns directly into ice without becoming liquid first, like frost forming on a cold night. In technical terms: The phase change from vapor directly to solid, releasing the latent heat of sublimation (about 2.83 million J/kg); responsible for frost and ice crystal growth in clouds.
Deposition In Plain English
When water vapor turns directly into ice without becoming liquid first, like frost forming on a cold night.
The Technical Definition
The phase change from vapor directly to solid, releasing the latent heat of sublimation (about 2.83 million J/kg); responsible for frost and ice crystal growth in clouds.
