What is water vapor that condenses on objects cooled below the condensation point known as?

The correct term for water vapor that condenses on objects that are cooled below the condensation point is dew. When warm, moist air meets a surface that is cooler than the air, the water vapor cools and transitions from a gas to a liquid, forming tiny droplets of water. This condensation process typically occurs during the night when temperatures drop and grass, leaves, or other surfaces become cooler than the surrounding air. This phenomenon results in the formation of dew, which appears as small water droplets on surfaces.

In contrast, frost forms under similar conditions but occurs when the temperature is below freezing, causing the water vapor to crystallize instead of condensing into liquid. Low-level clouds consist of condensed water vapor that remains suspended in the atmosphere, and mist refers to very small water droplets that are suspended in the air, resulting in reduced visibility but not necessarily forming on surfaces like dew does.