Dew

Dew

Dew is water in the form of droplets that appears on thin, exposed objects in the morning or evening. As the exposed surface cools by radiating its heat, atmospheric moisture condenses at a rate greater than that at which it can evaporate, resulting in the formation of water droplets.

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Famous quotes containing the word dew:

    “Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust them.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

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    Like the dew and the air.
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