Definitions
- Referring to the moisture that forms on surfaces outdoors overnight, especially on plants and grass. - Describing the small droplets of water that collect on surfaces due to atmospheric moisture. - Talking about the natural process of water vapor in the air condensing onto surfaces as the temperature drops.
- Referring to the process of water vapor in the air turning into liquid when it comes into contact with a cooler surface. - Describing the formation of droplets of water on a cold surface due to the cooling of water vapor in the air. - Talking about the accumulation of moisture on surfaces due to changes in temperature or humidity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the presence of moisture.
- 2Both are related to changes in temperature and humidity.
- 3Both can occur naturally or artificially.
- 4Both can be seen on surfaces such as glass, metal, or plants.
- 5Both are forms of water in a different state than liquid.
What is the difference?
- 1Formation: Dew forms when moisture in the air condenses onto surfaces overnight, while condensation occurs when water vapor in the air turns into liquid upon contact with a cooler surface.
- 2Location: Dew is typically found outdoors on plants and grass, while condensation can occur both indoors and outdoors on various surfaces.
- 3Temperature: Dew forms when the temperature drops at night, while condensation can form due to changes in temperature or humidity.
- 4Size: Dew droplets are typically larger than those of condensation.
- 5Timeframe: Dew forms overnight and disappears in the morning, while condensation can persist until the temperature or humidity changes.
Remember this!
Dew and condensation are both related to the presence of moisture and changes in temperature and humidity. However, the difference between dew and condensation is their formation and location. Dew forms overnight when moisture in the air condenses onto outdoor surfaces such as plants and grass, while condensation can occur both indoors and outdoors on various surfaces when water vapor in the air turns into liquid upon contact with a cooler surface.
