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Dimethyl disulfide

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005020

An organic sulfur compound with the chemical formula CH3SSCH3, found in the atmosphere as a trace gas. It is produced naturally by biological processes, particularly in marine environments, and contributes to the global sulfur cycle. This compound can undergo atmospheric oxidation, forming other sulfur-containing species and aerosols.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005020
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005020",
  "term": "Dimethyl disulfide",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An organic sulfur compound with the chemical formula CH3SSCH3, found in the atmosphere as a trace gas. It is produced naturally by biological processes, particularly in marine environments, and contributes to the global sulfur cycle. This compound can undergo atmospheric oxidation, forming other sulfur-containing species and aerosols.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/dimethyl-disulfide/"
}

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