hy·dro·me·te·or (h  dr -m  t- r, -ôr)n. A precipitation product, such as rain, snow, fog, or clouds, formed from the condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere. |
hydrometeor [ˌhaɪdrəʊˈmiːtɪə]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) any weather condition produced by water or water vapour in the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, or cloud
hydrometeorological adj
hydrometeorology n
| hydrometeor (hdr-mt-r) Any of various forms of water or ice that occur in the atmosphere or on the Earth's surface as a result of condensation. Rain, snow, fog, clouds, and dew are all hydrometeors. |
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