particulate matter
Definitions
Any solid or liquid in a finely subdivided state, especially when considered as an atmospheric pollutant.
Equivalents
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Examples
“Particulate matter⟳ air pollution contributes to lung cancer incidence in Europe.”
“Ambient particulate matter⟳ affects local/regional air quality, human health and climate change⟳ significantly. The carbonaceous fractions like⟳ organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC, sometimes known as black carbon) are of high […]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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