Greenhouse effect

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005027",
  "term": "Greenhouse effect",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, warming the planet's surface. These gases absorb infrared radiation emitted from the surface and re-radiate it in all directions, including back towards the surface. Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor are primary greenhouse gases.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "infrared",
    "wavelength"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2192 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/greenhouse-effect/"
}