Radiatively active gas

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008313",
  "term": "Radiatively active gas",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An atmospheric gas that absorbs and emits radiation at specific wavelengths within the spectrum of thermal infrared radiation emitted by Earth's surface, the atmosphere, and clouds. Unlike the main atmospheric constituents nitrogen and oxygen, these gases interact with radiation, influencing the planet's energy balance. Water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and ozone are the most prevalent radiatively active gases in Earth's atmosphere.",
  "see_also": [
    "greenhouse gases"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radiatively-active-gas/"
}