Precipitable water (Q914)
Subject, term, tag: Precipitable water
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Precipitable water |
Subject, term, tag: Precipitable water |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
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27 May 2026
The total amount of atmospheric water vapour in a vertical column of unit cross-sectional area. It is commonly expressed in terms of the height of the water if completely condensed and collected in a vessel of the same unit cross section. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026