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Atmospheric chemistry
A scientific study of the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and that of other planets.
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Atmospheric chemistry
Volatile organic compounds (VOC)
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
These are organic chemicals that have a very high vapour pressure and low solubility in water under normal atmospheric conditions. They tend to be much more concentrated as an indoor pollutant ...
Flux
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
The rate of continuous change, flow or movement of liquid, particles or energy. The rate of discharge of a liquid, removal of energy or particle depositing from one body to another. For example, ...
E-folding lifetime
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
The time required for the concentration of a gas to decrease by 1/e of its original concentration due to a chemical reaction or other sink.
Gigayears
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
Time measured in billions of years; a common measure of geologic time.
Glycolic aldehyde
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
(C 2 H 4 O 2 ), also called hydroxyacetaldehyde, is formed during the oxidation of ethane and isoprene, and also by the emission of biomass fires. It is the simplest form of sugar. Glycol aldehydes ...
Toluene
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
(C 6 H 5 CH 3 ) A highly volatile and water-soluble benzene derivative that is highly toxic to most forms of life. Its estimated lifespan in the atmosphere--with respect to a photochemical reaction ...
Acrolein
Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry
(CH 2 CHCHO) The simplest double-bonded aldehyde, produced in urban smog, contributing greatly to eye and lung irritation. It is a constituent of internal combustion engine exhaust, cigarette smoke, ...
