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Benzo-a-pyrene

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003889

A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) formed during the incomplete combustion of organic matter. It is a known atmospheric pollutant found in vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions, and smoke from biomass burning. This compound is of concern due to its carcinogenic properties and is monitored in air quality assessments.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003889
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003889",
  "term": "Benzo-a-pyrene",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) formed during the incomplete combustion of organic matter. It is a known atmospheric pollutant found in vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions, and smoke from biomass burning. This compound is of concern due to its carcinogenic properties and is monitored in air quality assessments.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/benzo-a-pyrene/"
}

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