Ambient air quality

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000471",
  "term": "Ambient air quality",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The condition of the outdoor atmosphere with respect to the presence of pollutants. It is assessed by measuring the concentrations of specific substances such as particulate matter, ozone, and nitrogen oxides. Regulatory bodies establish standards for ambient air quality to protect human health and the environment.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "air pollution",
    "air pollution index"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2173 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ambient-air-quality/"
}