vízpár

Vízpár is the Hungarian word for water vapor. Water vapor is the gaseous state of water, occurring at temperatures and pressures where water is not a liquid or solid. It is an invisible component of the Earth's atmosphere, playing a crucial role in weather patterns and climate.

Water vapor is formed through evaporation, the process where liquid water turns into gas, and sublimation, where ice turns directly into gas. The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere is measured as humidity. When water vapor cools, it can condense back into liquid water, forming clouds, fog, or dew, or it can freeze into ice crystals, forming frost or snow.

The presence of water vapor in the atmosphere is essential for the water cycle, which sustains life on Earth. It contributes to the greenhouse effect, trapping heat and moderating global temperatures. While invisible itself, its condensation into visible forms like clouds is a fundamental aspect of our planet's visual landscape. In industrial contexts, steam, which is essentially water vapor at high temperatures, is used to power turbines and in various heating processes. The term "vízpár" specifically refers to water in its gaseous, non-liquid, non-solid form.