Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

A scientific study of the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and that of other planets.

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nimbostratus clouds

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Cloud formation consisting of dark-gray layers of clouds and occurring at altitudes which produce prolonged rain and snow.

cumulus clouds

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Clouds forming in the troposphere which are vertically formed with flat bases and fluffy, rounded tops. They have often been described as cauliflower-like in structure. They occur at heights of ...

iridescent clouds

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Clouds that appear in a swirl of various colors. As a cloud of this nature forms it is composed of small droplets which are almost entirely uniformly spread; however this may change as the cloud ...

nacreous clouds

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Clouds that occur in the stratosphere at altitudes above 20 km and are usually iridescent and luminous in color. They may also be called mother of pearl clouds.

carbon monoxide

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

CO, a toxic, odorless, colorless gas produced during fossil fuel or biomass burning. Compound consisting of one carbon and one oxygen. Except for carbon dioxide, it is one of the longest lived ...

carbon dioxide

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

CO 2 , a volatile compound consisting of one carbon and two oxygens. It is a reactant in photosynthesis and necessary for plant life, and is abundant in the atmosphere due to anthropogenic and ...

Commonly called P-cymene, a component formed by the oxidation of naturally produced terpenes, such as alpha-pinene, released by various trees such as the California Black Sage as well as Eucalyptus ...