Ion mean life

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006641",
  "term": "Ion mean life",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The average time an ion exists in a particular atmospheric layer before it is removed by recombination with an electron or an ion of opposite charge, or by attachment to a neutral molecule. This parameter is influenced by factors such as ion density, electron density, and the composition of neutral gases. The ion mean life is a fundamental quantity in ionospheric chemistry and dynamics.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ion-mean-life/"
}