Scavenging by precipitation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008696",
  "term": "Scavenging by precipitation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which atmospheric aerosols, gases, and other pollutants are removed from the atmosphere by falling precipitation, such as rain, snow, or hail. This removal can occur through in-cloud scavenging, where pollutants are incorporated into cloud droplets, or below-cloud scavenging, where falling precipitation collects particles and gases. It is a major natural cleansing mechanism for the atmosphere.",
  "synonyms": [
    "precipitation scavenging"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/scavenging-by-precipitation/"
}