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|Meaning=The ability of the [[atmosphere]] to cleanse itself of terrestrial, often organic, emissions. | |||
|Explanation=The degradation of most organic compounds is an [[oxidation]] process initiated by attack by a [[hydroxyl radical]]. Thus, the ability of the atmosphere to sustain a concentration of OH sufficient to remove current levels of [[hydrocarbons]], etc., is usually referred to as its oxidizing capacity. The expression is qualitative, and no quantitative measure of oxidizing capacity has been adopted to date. | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:32, 27 March 2024
The ability of the atmosphere to cleanse itself of terrestrial, often organic, emissions.
The degradation of most organic compounds is an oxidation process initiated by attack by a hydroxyl radical. Thus, the ability of the atmosphere to sustain a concentration of OH sufficient to remove current levels of hydrocarbons, etc., is usually referred to as its oxidizing capacity. The expression is qualitative, and no quantitative measure of oxidizing capacity has been adopted to date.
