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Preferred term

SULFUR DIOXIDE PROFILES  

Definition

  • A vertical representation of the acidic gas, formula SO2, formed in the combustion of many fuels and in the oxidation of naturally occurring sulfur gases measured at the earth's surface. It is the primary sulfur gas emitted from combustion sources and is a precursor to sulfuric acid, which is a major constituent of acid rain. (en)

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  • 2021-02-26 12:46:25.0 [tstevens] Insert Concept add broader relation (SULFUR DIOXIDE PROFILES [25664d90-f32e-490f-97e4-720e3903d775,560881] - SULFUR DIOXIDE [f5717312-c3ca-4492-a166-9f17c6d9b273,86733]);
  • 2021-03-03 09:11:46.0 [tstevens] insert Definition (id: null text: A vertical representation of the acidic gas, formula SO2, formed in the combustion of many fuels and in the oxidation of naturally occurring sulfur gases measured at the earth's surface. It is the primary sulfur gas emitted from combustion sources and is a precursor to sulfuric acid, which is a major constituent of acid rain. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/25664d90-f32e-490f-97e4-720e3903d775

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