Term: mist
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M03936

Definition:
A qualitative term applied to a suspension of droplets in a gas. In the atmosphere a mist produces a generally thin, greyish veil over the landscape. It reduces visibility to a lesser extent than fog but somewhat more than haze (visibility of less than 2 km but greater than 1 km).

Related Terms:
1) suspension (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S06198).
2) fog (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02470).

Source: PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2202 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)

Citation: 'mist' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M03936

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