Concept information
Preferred term
acid deposition
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Topic
Definition
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A complex chemical and atmospheric phenomenon that occurs when emissions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds and other substances are transformed by chemical processes in the atmosphere, often far from the original sources, and then deposited on earth in either a wet or dry form. The wet forms, popularly called acid rain," can fall as rain, snow, or fog. The dry forms are acidic gases or particulates.
Source: US, Environmental Protection Agency
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- acid fog
- acidic fog
- atmospheric acid deposition
- atmospheric acidic deposition
- atmospheric acidic precipitation
- atmospheric acid precipitation
In other languages
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Spanish
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iluvia ácida
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2712
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