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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">Liquid [[particle]], with shape maintained as a balance between [[surface tension]] and air [[drag]]  when falling at terminal [[velocity]] under [[gravity]] in the [[atmosphere]]; drops less than 1 mm (0.04  in.) are approximately spherical.</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">The shape may also be influenced by ambient [[electric field]] or [[thunderstorm]] strength.</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 13:43, 27 March 2024

Liquid particle, with shape maintained as a balance between surface tension and air drag when falling at terminal velocity under gravity in the atmosphere; drops less than 1 mm (0.04 in.) are approximately spherical.

The shape may also be influenced by ambient electric field or thunderstorm strength.

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