Which of the following BEST describes the wet-bulb temperature?
A)The highest temperature that can be attained by evaporating water into the air
B)The highest temperature that can be attained by condensing water from the air
C)The lowest temperature that can be attained by evaporating water into the air
D)The lowest temperature that can be attained by condensing water from the air
E)None of these are correct.

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The wet-bulb temperature is the lowest temperature that can be reached under current ambient conditions by the evaporation of water only. It is a measure of how much water vapor the air can hold at a certain temperature and pressure, indicating the potential for evaporative cooling.

Which of the Following BEST Describes the Wet-Bulb Temperature