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|Meaning=The disruption of [[raindrops]] caused primarily by collisions with other raindrops. | |||
|Explanation=The distribution of [[drop]] fragments resulting from collisions is a complicated function of drop sizes, but generally the number of fragments increases with drop size. Thus, larger raindrops are more susceptible to breakup. Drop breakup is a limiting factor to the growth of raindrops by the [[collision–coalescence process]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:43, 27 March 2024
The disruption of raindrops caused primarily by collisions with other raindrops.
The distribution of drop fragments resulting from collisions is a complicated function of drop sizes, but generally the number of fragments increases with drop size. Thus, larger raindrops are more susceptible to breakup. Drop breakup is a limiting factor to the growth of raindrops by the collision–coalescence process.
