What is the term for the pressure exerted by air when it is completely saturated with the water vapors it contains?

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Published
29 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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When air holds the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature, the pressure it exerts is known as saturation pressure. This is distinct from vapor pressure, partial pressure, or atmospheric pressure.

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