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wet deposition

Tipo

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Definición

  • Information A type of atmospheric deposition in which chemical substances and particulates from the atmosphere are incorporated into droplets and transferred to the earth's surface via rain, fog or snow. Compare "dry deposition".

Concepto genérico

Conceptos específicos

Sinónimos

  • atmospheric wet deposition
  • precipitation scavenging
  • wet acid deposition

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/68066

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