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PAN

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007789

Peroxyacetyl nitrate, a secondary air pollutant formed in the atmosphere through photochemical reactions involving volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides. It is a component of photochemical smog and is known for its phytotoxic effects on plants. PAN acts as a reservoir for nitrogen oxides, transporting them away from emission sources.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007789
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007789",
  "term": "PAN",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Peroxyacetyl nitrate, a secondary air pollutant formed in the atmosphere through photochemical reactions involving volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides. It is a component of photochemical smog and is known for its phytotoxic effects on plants. PAN acts as a reservoir for nitrogen oxides, transporting them away from emission sources.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/pan/"
}

Record 6,891 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.