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Sulfur dioxide

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009375

A colorless gas with a pungent odor, represented by the chemical formula SO2, that is a major air pollutant. It is primarily released into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels, industrial processes, and volcanic eruptions. Sulfur dioxide is a precursor to acid rain and sulfate aerosols, impacting air quality, human health, and climate.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009375
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009375",
  "term": "Sulfur dioxide",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A colorless gas with a pungent odor, represented by the chemical formula SO2, that is a major air pollutant. It is primarily released into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels, industrial processes, and volcanic eruptions. Sulfur dioxide is a precursor to acid rain and sulfate aerosols, impacting air quality, human health, and climate.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sulfur-dioxide/"
}

Record 9,322 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.