air pollutant
Harmful airborne substance
An air pollutant is any substance released into the atmosphere that harms human health, damages the environment, or degrades air quality.
Common air pollutants include carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.
The factory was fined for exceeding air pollutant limits.
Regulations typically set maximum allowable concentrations for specific air pollutants.
Fine airborne solid fragments
- particulatesMinute airborne solids or droplets
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
- dioxinsToxic chlorinated organic compounds
chlorofluorocarbons · radon · asbestos · pesticides · ammonia · soot · pollen · mold spores
Toxic combustion byproduct gas
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
- sulfur dioxideSO₂ gas compound
- nitrogen oxidesCombustion byproducts harming air quality
- methaneSimplest alkane fuel
nitrous oxide · hydrofluorocarbons · sulfur hexafluoride · ozone · exhaust · tailpipe · smokestack · vehicle emissions
Causes cancer
- neurotoxicDamaging to nervous system
- mutagenicCausing permanent DNA changes
- teratogenicCausing fetal malformations
- bioaccumulativeCollects in organisms over time
lead · mercury · cadmium · arsenic · radioactive · poisonous · hazardous · harmful
Sickness affecting breathing organs
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- lung diseaseIllness of breathing organs
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung cancer · cardiovascular disease · allergic reaction · inflammation · irritation · coughing · wheezing · shortness of breath
Murky atmospheric suspension
- photochemicalCaused by light radiation
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- urbanPertaining to cities
- brown cloudUrban atmospheric pollution mass
Los Angeles · Beijing · Delhi · Mexico City · atmospheric · stagnant air · summer smog · London fog
particulate matter
Fine airborne solid fragments
- particulatesMinute airborne solids or droplets
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
dioxins · chlorofluorocarbons · radon · asbestos · pesticides · ammonia · soot · pollen · mold spores · dust
carbon monoxide
Toxic combustion byproduct gas
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
- sulfur dioxideSO₂ gas compound
- nitrogen oxidesCombustion byproducts harming air quality
methane · nitrous oxide · hydrofluorocarbons · sulfur hexafluoride · ozone · exhaust · tailpipe · smokestack · vehicle emissions · power plant
carcinogenic
Causes cancer
- neurotoxicDamaging to nervous system
- mutagenicCausing permanent DNA changes
- teratogenicCausing fetal malformations
bioaccumulative · lead · mercury · cadmium · arsenic · radioactive · poisonous · hazardous · harmful · noxious
respiratory illness
Sickness affecting breathing organs
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- lung diseaseIllness of breathing organs
COPD · lung cancer · cardiovascular disease · allergic reaction · inflammation · irritation · coughing · wheezing · shortness of breath · premature death
haze
Murky atmospheric suspension
- photochemicalCaused by light radiation
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- urbanPertaining to cities
brown cloud · Los Angeles · Beijing · Delhi · Mexico City · atmospheric · stagnant air · summer smog · London fog · pea soup
air pollutantclean air
Uncontaminated breathable gas
fresh air · pure air · breathable air · unpolluted air · mountain air
air pollutantair purifier
Machine filtering indoor atmosphere
air filter · carbon sink · air filtration · air freshener · oxygen generator
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