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Free radical

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005756

An atom, molecule, or ion that has an unpaired valence electron, making it highly reactive. In the atmosphere, free radicals like hydroxyl (OH) and hydroperoxyl (HO2) are formed through photochemical reactions involving sunlight and trace gases. These species initiate and propagate many atmospheric chemical reactions, influencing air quality and climate.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005756
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005756",
  "term": "Free radical",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An atom, molecule, or ion that has an unpaired valence electron, making it highly reactive. In the atmosphere, free radicals like hydroxyl (OH) and hydroperoxyl (HO2) are formed through photochemical reactions involving sunlight and trace gases. These species initiate and propagate many atmospheric chemical reactions, influencing air quality and climate.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/free-radical/"
}

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