Coefficient of haze

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002170",
  "term": "Coefficient of haze",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A measure of the light-scattering and light-absorbing properties of airborne particulate matter, indicating the degree of atmospheric visibility impairment. It is determined by measuring the reduction in light transmission through a filter laden with collected aerosols. This coefficient is often used as an indicator of air pollution levels.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "absorbance",
    "aerosol",
    "filter",
    "membrane"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2180 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/coefficient-of-haze/"
}