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ORGANIC PARTICLES  

DEFINITION

  • Aerosol particles consisting predominantly of organic compounds, mainly C, H, O, and lesser amounts of other elements: may be biogenic or anthropogenic; primary or secondary; some organic compounds in aerosols may exhibit substantial light absorption.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/8929113a-ded5-4c39-b20f-7968ed114317

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