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ammonia
Environment; Pollution
A pungent colorless gaseous compound of nitrogen and hydrogen that is very soluble in water and can easily be condensed into a liquid by cold and pressure.
acid deposition
Environment; Pollution
A comprehensive term for the various ways acidic compounds precipitate from the atmosphere and deposit onto surfaces. It can include: 1) wet deposition by means of acid rain, fog and snow; and, 2) ...
adsorber
Environment; Pollution
An emissions control device that removes VOCs from a gas stream as a result of the gas attaching (adsorbing) onto a solid matrix such as activated carbon.
aerosol
Environment; Pollution
Particles of solid or liquid matter that can remain suspended in air from a few minutes to many months depending on the particle size and weight.
asbestos
Environment; Pollution
A mineral fiber that can pollute air or water and cause cancer or asbestosis when inhaled.
asthma
Environment; Pollution
A chronic inflammatory disorder of the lungs characterized by wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and cough.
atmosphere
Environment; Pollution
The gaseous mass or envelope of air surrounding the Earth. From ground-level up, the atmosphere is further subdivided into the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and the thermosphere.
