Chlorine nitrate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004285",
  "term": "Chlorine nitrate",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A chemical compound with the formula ClONO2, formed in the stratosphere from the reaction of chlorine monoxide and nitrogen dioxide. It acts as a temporary reservoir for reactive chlorine, sequestering it in a less reactive form. However, it can react on polar stratospheric clouds to release active chlorine, contributing to ozone depletion.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/chlorine-nitrate/"
}