Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

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

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absorption cross section

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A measurement of an atom or molecule's ability to absorb light at a specified wavelength, measured in square cm/particle.

visibility

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A measurement of the ability to see and identify objects at different distances. Degradation of visibility is a negative effect of particulates in the environment.

A meteorological term used to describe a cold front where the warm winds force the cold air down at such an angle that there is no mixing and little precipitation is formed. These are often referred ...

carbon sequestration

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A method of capturing carbon dioxide so that it is not released into the atmosphere. This is a proposed response to the increase of CO 2 in the atmosphere---mostly from anthropogenic sources since ...

electrolysis

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A method of using electricity to break chemical bonds or cause electron exchange. An electric current passes through an electrolyte causing ions to move toward the electrodes. The positively ...

molecular oxygen

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

A molecule that is composed of two oxygen atoms, O 2 , and has no color, odor, or taste. It is present in both the atmosphere and dissolved in the oceans and freshwater sources exposed to the ...

carbon tax

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Compulsory tax levied on fuels in accordance with their carbon content, with the aim to encourage using less carbon-intensive fuels and to reduce energy consumption.