Here's a breakdown:

* Deposition: The direct transition of a gas to a solid state without passing through the liquid phase.

Think of it like the reverse of sublimation, where a solid transitions directly to a gas.

Some common examples of deposition include:

* Frost formation: Water vapor in the air directly deposits onto surfaces as ice crystals.

* Snow formation: Water vapor in the clouds directly deposits as solid snowflakes.

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