Airborne particulates

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003392",
  "term": "Airborne particulates",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Microscopic solid or liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere. These can originate from natural sources like dust, sea spray, and volcanic eruptions, or from anthropogenic activities such as industrial emissions and combustion. Their size ranges from a few nanometers to tens of micrometers, influencing atmospheric visibility and cloud formation.",
  "see_also": [
    "Criteria pollutants",
    "precipitation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/airborne-particulates/"
}