Selective absorption

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008776",
  "term": "Selective absorption",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which a substance absorbs electromagnetic radiation more strongly at certain wavelengths than at others. In the atmosphere, gases like ozone, water vapor, and carbon dioxide exhibit selective absorption, influencing the Earth's energy balance and temperature. This phenomenon is responsible for the greenhouse effect.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/selective-absorption/"
}