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Definition(s)
A secondary pollutant formed from emissions of nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide. Ozone scars lung tissue, makes eyes sting and throats itch. It has been implicated as a contributor to forest dieback, damage to and agricultural crops. (Source: GEMET/WPR)
Hierarchy
Broader: Ozone
In other languages
French
ozone troposphérique
Russian
тропосферный озон
Spanish
ozono troposférico
Arabic
أوزون الطبقات السفلى من الغلاف الجوي
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