Condensation Nucleus

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
CN
Pronunciation
/ˌkɑndənˈseɪʃən ˈnukliəs/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Ocean Science

Examples in Context

  1. Particles which are counted in condensation nucleus counters are very often not activated in natural cloud or fog condensation.
  2. The particles can be detected with a condensation nucleus counter.
  3. One of the best ways to reduce the risk for poor end-to-end performance is to create a very early prototype ( which could also be used as a condensation nucleus for agile development ).
  4. There are three ways for sulfur compounds in the atmosphere to enter into the precipitation : ( 1 ) the formation of cloud-fog water with itself as condensation nucleus;
  5. Also marine aerosol is critical cloud condensation nucleus, playing an important role on the formation of clouds and rain.

Other meanings of CN