Definitions
- Referring to a gas or steam that is visible, such as from boiling water or a hot shower. - Talking about the gaseous state of a substance, such as water vapour or gasoline vapour. - Describing a substance that has evaporated into a gas, such as alcohol vapour or perfume vapour.
- Referring to a fine spray of water droplets in the air, such as from a waterfall or ocean waves. - Talking about a light fog or haze that reduces visibility but does not obscure objects. - Describing a spray or mist of a liquid, such as hair mist or perfume mist.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the presence of water particles in the air.
- 2Both can be caused by natural phenomena, such as evaporation or condensation.
- 3Both can affect visibility and create a hazy atmosphere.
- 4Both can be used to describe the appearance of a substance in the air.
What is the difference?
- 1Particle size: Vapour consists of smaller gas particles, while mist consists of larger water droplets.
- 2Visibility: Mist can reduce visibility more than vapour, which is often transparent.
- 3Formation: Vapour is formed by evaporation or boiling, while mist is formed by condensation or spraying.
- 4Temperature: Vapour is often associated with high temperatures, while mist can occur at various temperatures.
- 5Usage: Vapour is typically used to describe gases, while mist is used to describe water droplets in the air.
Remember this!
Vapour and mist are both words used to describe the presence of water particles in the air. However, vapour refers to a gas or steam that is visible, while mist refers to a fine spray of water droplets in the air. The main difference between the two is the size of the particles and the way they are formed.
