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This concept has been deprecated.

deprecated concept > vapor pressure deficit

Preferred term

vapor pressure deficit  

Definition

  • The difference (deficit) between the amount of moisture in the air and how much moisture the air can hold when it is saturated. Once air becomes saturated water will condense out to form clouds, dew or films of water over leaves.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • VPD

Creator

  • herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/EnvEU_259

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