Lifetimes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006938",
  "term": "Lifetimes",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The characteristic time scale over which a substance or atmospheric constituent persists in the atmosphere before being removed by chemical reactions, deposition, or transport. It is a measure of how long a pollutant or greenhouse gas remains active in the atmosphere. Lifetimes can range from minutes for highly reactive species to centuries for stable gases like carbon dioxide.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/lifetimes/"
}