Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

A scientific study of the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and that of other planets.

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Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A short-lived, high amplitude discharge of electricity that accompanies a cloud-to-ground lightning event. The bright lightning flash that is visible to the human eye is actually composed of ...

Emission

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A substance discharged into the air, especially by an internal combustion engine. The majority of the substance consists of un-burned hydrocarbons that react in the atmosphere to produce ...

Ocular melanoma

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A squamous-cell carcinoma that affects the cornea, iris, and related tissue of the eye. The cornea is the eye tissue that is most susceptible to UV-B damage. Individuals that spend their time at ...

Glacier

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A slow-moving mass of ice formed in higher latitudes and elevations. When snowfall is greater than melting and the increasing amounts of snow become compacted and pressurised it forms firn (see ...

Near infrared radiation

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A term that represents the shortest wavelengths in the infrared spectrum. They are from 0. 78 µm to 2. 5 µm. 0. 78 µm is 780 nm, the edge of the visible spectrum. In the atmosphere, the amount of ...

Fugitive dusts

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A term used to describe indirect air pollution caused primarily from dust and dirt loosened from dirt roads. This dust can cover large areas and is predominantly found in rural areas and ...

Vapour

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A substance in the gas state that is below its critical temperature but still suspended in air. It is possible for a vapour to be liquefied by increased pressure. vapours are usually not visible.