Eddy dispersion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003571",
  "term": "Eddy dispersion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The spreading of a pollutant plume in the atmosphere due to turbulent eddies, which are irregular, swirling motions of air. This process causes the dilution and mixing of contaminants over a larger volume. The rate of eddy dispersion is influenced by atmospheric stability and wind shear.",
  "synonyms": [
    "diffusion"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "eddy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2186 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/eddy-dispersion/"
}