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Term

sulphur dioxide

Term

Heavy, pungent, colourless gas formed primarily by the combustion of fossil fuels. It is harmful to human beings and vegetation, and contributes to the acidity in precipitation.

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Definition source publication

EEA Ozone web

Publication year

2006

Definition source URL

http://www.eea.europa.eu/maps/ozone/

Organisation

EEA

Organisation full name

European Environment Agency

Subjects

Long definition

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