12) condensation. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 ...in a decrease in volume. Certain natural phenomena, such as dew, fog, mist, and clouds, are the result of the condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere; the formation...
13) meteorite. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 ...and becomes buried beneath the surface. This sudden impact causes great compression, heating, and partial vaporization of the outer part of the meteorite and of the...
