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composition chimique des précipitations [2 records]

Record 1 2015-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Nature and amount of the impurities dissolved or suspended in the precipitation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Nature et quantité des impuretés en solution ou en suspension dans la précipitation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Naturaleza y cantidad de impurezas disueltas o en suspensión en la precipitación.

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Record 2 1985-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Air Pollution
CONT

The ammonium ion (NH4+) in rain and snow tends to increase the pH. In coastal areas sea spray may contribute significantly to the chemistry of precipitation.

OBS

precipitation: ... 5. Meterol. ... b) rain, snow, sleet, etc....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Pollution de l'air

Spanish

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