Abatement

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000034",
  "term": "Abatement",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of reducing the intensity or severity of pollution, particularly in the context of environmental protection. This involves implementing measures to decrease the release of harmful substances into the atmosphere, water, or soil. Examples include installing scrubbers in industrial facilities to lower sulfur dioxide emissions or treating wastewater before discharge.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "air pollution",
    "elimination"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2169 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/abatement/"
}