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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > AIR QUALITY > VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

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VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS  

Definition

  • Organic compounds (e.g. ethylene, propylene, benzene, styrene, acetone) which evaporate readily and contribute to air pollution directly or through chemical or photochemical reactions to produce secondary air pollutants. (en)

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/1f3c543d-9ca9-4db4-b4a5-d3e2fd71e4a4

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