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Acetylene

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003227

A hydrocarbon gas with the chemical formula C2H2, found in the atmosphere as a result of incomplete combustion processes. It is a tracer for anthropogenic emissions, particularly from vehicle exhaust and industrial activities. Acetylene participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions, contributing to the formation of ozone and other secondary pollutants.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003227
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003227",
  "term": "Acetylene",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A hydrocarbon gas with the chemical formula C2H2, found in the atmosphere as a result of incomplete combustion processes. It is a tracer for anthropogenic emissions, particularly from vehicle exhaust and industrial activities. Acetylene participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions, contributing to the formation of ozone and other secondary pollutants.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/acetylene/"
}

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