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AEROSOL ACIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2020-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pollutants
  • Air Pollution
DEF

[A suspension of] acidic liquid or solid particles small enough to become airborne.

CONT

A high proportion of volcanic aerosol is acidic and there is concern that acidic aerosol may be more severe on the respiratory system than non-acidic aerosol.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents de pollution
  • Pollution de l'air
DEF

Suspension de particules acides, liquides ou solides, qui sont suffisamment petites pour être transportées par le mouvement de l'air.

Spanish

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