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Term

particulate matter

Term

A collective name for fine solid or liquid particles added to the atmosphere by processes at the earth's surface. Particulate matter includes dust, smoke, soot, pollen and soil particles.

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Definition source publication

EEA Ozone web

Publication year

2006

Definition source URL

http://www.eea.europa.eu/maps/ozone/

Organisation

EEA

Organisation full name

European Environment Agency

Subjects

Air and Climate Change

Long definition

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