 Cloud condensation nucleus (source code)

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= Cloud condensation nucleus

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An <aerosol> particle able to activate into a growing <cloud droplet> at the supersaturation attained by a <cloud> parcel. Activity depends on particle dry size, hygroscopicity and interfacial properties. The number active at a specified supersaturation differs from total <aerosol> number.

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