CA

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000891",
  "term": "CA",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An abbreviation for controlled atmosphere, a technology used to regulate the gaseous composition within a sealed space, such as a ship's hold or a storage container. By lowering oxygen levels and increasing carbon dioxide and nitrogen, a controlled atmosphere slows the respiration and ripening of perishable goods like fruits and vegetables, extending their storage life during long voyages. For transporting apples, a typical CA environment maintains oxygen at 1 to 2 percent and carbon dioxide at 2 to 5 percent.",
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "see_also": [
    "CPC",
    "CL",
    "CC",
    "CV"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "CA",
    "es": "CA",
    "fr": "CA"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ca/"
}