Dew, deposit of waterdrops formed at night by the condensation of water vapour from the air onto the surfaces of objects freely exposed to the sky (see video).
It forms on clear nights when the air is calm.
Our field measurements show that there is virtually no rain, although dew is frequent.
Few larvae were found in dew droplets or concealed within heather leaflets;
Most larvae were recovered from the plant.
The dew factor in cricket refers to the impact of dew formation on the playing conditions, especially during evening or night matches.
The dew makes the ball wet, heavy, and slippery.
When condensation happens, small water droplets form—dew.
The temperature at which dew forms is called the dew point.
The dew point varies widely, depending on location, weather, and time of day.
Definition of dew noun in oxford advanced learner's dictionary.
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The meaning of dew is moisture condensed upon the surfaces of cool bodies especially at night.
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