Air pollution

Air pollution

Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulates or biological materials into the atmosphere which cause damage to the natural environment and have adverse health affects on organisms.

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melting point

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The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid. At this temperature, the solid and the liquid have the same vapor pressure.

pollution prevention

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The use of materials, processes, or practices to reduce, minimize, or eliminate the creation of pollutants or wastes. It includes practices that reduce the use of toxic or hazardous materials, ...

vapor density

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The vapor density is expressed in grams per liter (g / L) and is comparedto the density of air (air=1).

greenhouse effect

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The warming effect of the Earth's atmosphere. Light energy from the sun which passes through the Earth's atmosphere is absorbed by the Earth's surface and re-radiated into the atmosphere as heat ...