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Acrolein

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003263

A highly reactive and toxic unsaturated aldehyde with the chemical formula CH2=CHCHO, characterized by a pungent odor. It is formed in the atmosphere as a secondary pollutant from the incomplete combustion of organic matter, such as biomass burning and vehicle exhaust. Acrolein is an irritant to the respiratory system and eyes, contributing to air pollution concerns.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003263
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003263",
  "term": "Acrolein",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A highly reactive and toxic unsaturated aldehyde with the chemical formula CH2=CHCHO, characterized by a pungent odor. It is formed in the atmosphere as a secondary pollutant from the incomplete combustion of organic matter, such as biomass burning and vehicle exhaust. Acrolein is an irritant to the respiratory system and eyes, contributing to air pollution concerns.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/acrolein/"
}

Record 132 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.