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critical drop radius

As defined by the Köhler equation, the size of a hygroscopic nucleus of given mass at which the equilibrium saturation ratio reaches a maximum, or the derivative of the saturation ratio with respect to size is zero. This defines activation; solution droplets greater than this size are said to be activated and may grow without limit in an environment with lower saturation.

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