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SEA-SALT NUCLEUS [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Air Pollution
DEF

A condensation nucleus of a highly hygroscopic nature produced by partial or complete desiccation of particles of sea spray or of sea-water droplets derived from breaking bubbles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Pollution de l'air
DEF

Noyau hygroscopique provenant de l'évaporation des embruns des mers.

OBS

Seuls les embruns marins peuvent constituer une source appréciable de noyaux de condensation de sel dans l'atmosphère terrestre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Contaminación del aire
DEF

Núcleo higroscópico resultante de la evaporación de rociones.

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