Deposition

Definition

Deposition refers to the phase transition where gas transforms directly into solid without passing through the liquid phase.

Related terms

Sublimation:

The transition of a substance directly from the solid to gas phase, skipping over the intermediate liquid phase.

Condensation:

The change of water from its gaseous form (water vapor) into liquid water.

Physical Changes:

Changes affecting the form of a chemical substance but not its chemical composition.