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When are the dry-bulb and dew-point temperatures identical?
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The dry-bulb temperature is the temperature of air measured by a thermometer freely exposed to the air but shielded from radiation and moisture. The dew-point temperature is the temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated with water vapor. Show more…
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