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PREFERRED TERM

SUSPENDED SOLIDS  

DEFINITION

  • Particulate matter suspended in the water column, greater than 0.45 micrometers, as distinguished from dissolved solids which are less than 0.45 micrometers. Synonymous with Particulates.

BROADER CONCEPT

URI

https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/bcf6975f-2a21-4a6c-9286-fb8f85d00901

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