Woodsmoke

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-030567",
  "term": "Woodsmoke",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Residential wood combustion refers to the burning of wood in fireplaces, woodstoves and other devices used to heat the home. These devices produce smoke when wood does not burn completely. If operated incorrectly, even the most modern wood-burning devices can produce smoke. Smoke from wood-burning stoves and fireplaces contains a complex mixture of gases and particles. The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems.",
  "abbreviation": "HWS",
  "references": [
    "EPA Health Effects of Breathing Woodsmoke at http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/pdfs/woodsmoke_health_effects_jan07.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/woodsmoke/"
}