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CH4
Chemical formula for methane.
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KTC
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
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PM2.5
Particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 microns and less. PM2.5 is a component of PM10. The smaller PM2.5 particles penetrate to even deeper portions of the lung, reaching individual al [..]
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Sulfur dioxide
A heavy, pungent, colorless air pollutant formed primarily by the combustion of fossil fuels. It is a respiratory irritant, especially for asthmatics.
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µ
Micro-: metric prefix for one millionth (10-6).
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µg
Micrograms: millionths of grams (10-6 g).
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µg/m3;
Micrograms per cubic meter.
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µm
Micrometers: 10-6 m. Also called microns.
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accuracy
A quantitative measure of the magnitude of error (how close the results of a measurement are to an accepted reference value): the correctness of an analysis system. Accuracy includes both precision an [..]
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acid deposition
A complex chemical and atmospheric phenomenon occurring when emissions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds and other substances are transformed by chemical processes in the atmosphere, often far from ori [..]
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