absorbs

(v.) To suck up or drink in; soak up


condense

(v.) To change to another, denser form; a gas or vapor becoming a liquid or solid


densely

(adv.) Closely compacted together; crowded or compact


hail

(n.) Precipitation (water that falls to the earth) in the form of pellets or balls of ice


Source
Hail covering the ground at a playground in Indiana.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/back_garage/3097215278/

micro-droplets

(n.) Extremely small drops of water


Source
Droplets of water on a blue window.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinkrejci/1847141792/

particles

(n.) A very small bit, portion, piece, or amount


penetrating

(adj.) Piercing or passing into or through


sleet

(n.) A mixture of rain and snow


Source
A horse trapped outside in a sleet storm.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lubbakonsa/508395468/

water vapor

(n.) Water in a gaseous state; especially found in the atmosphere