Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

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

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Methane flux

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The (continuous) flow of methane from one place in the atmosphere to another. It is usually measured as a rate of flow across a given area where methane is produced; for instance, the average amount ...

Katabatic winds

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Strong winds associated with mountains and valleys. They occur when cold, dense air is produced by radiational cooling flows downhill due to the pull of gravity to a lower, warmer region such as ...

Accretion

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The addition of air particles to hydrated drops (snow, rain, sleet, etc. ) by coagulation as the drops fall through the sky.

Nucleation scavenging

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Term for water vapour that removes particulate matter from the atmosphere.

Hydrosphere

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

That part of the atmosphere which contains water in the liquid, solid, or gaseous phase.

Feedback cycle

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The increase of the input into a system, which produces a negative or a positive output in a system of interlocking components; the return of a part or the effects of the output to the input. A ...

Entrainment zone

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

The layer between the convective mixed layer and the free troposphere that is caused by a temperature inversion. This inversion inhibits the rising of heat and gases, trapping pollutants closer to ...