Aviation Dictionary

Dew

Moisture that has condensed from water vapor. Usually found on cooler objects near the ground, such as grass, as the near-surface layer of air cools faster than the layers of air above it.

Dictionary Term

Dew

Definition

Moisture that has condensed from water vapor. Usually found on cooler objects near the ground, such as grass, as the near-surface layer of air cools faster than the layers of air above it.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023