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Methanesulfonic acid

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007259

A strong organic acid formed in the atmosphere from the oxidation of dimethyl sulfide, a compound primarily emitted by marine phytoplankton. It is a key component of marine aerosols and contributes to cloud condensation nuclei formation. Its concentration is often highest in remote marine boundary layers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007259
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007259",
  "term": "Methanesulfonic acid",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A strong organic acid formed in the atmosphere from the oxidation of dimethyl sulfide, a compound primarily emitted by marine phytoplankton. It is a key component of marine aerosols and contributes to cloud condensation nuclei formation. Its concentration is often highest in remote marine boundary layers.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/methanesulfonic-acid/"
}

Record 6,053 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.