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|Meaning=Strictly speaking, organic molecules consisting of just [[carbon]] and [[hydrogen]]; often  loosely applied also to derivatives of hydrocarbons containing [[oxygen]], [[halogens]], etc.
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|Explanation=The atmospheric burden of hydrocarbons is provided from both natural and [[anthropogenic emissions|anthropogenic  emissions]].
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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">Strictly speaking, organic molecules consisting of just [[carbon]] and [[hydrogen]]; often  loosely applied also to derivatives of hydrocarbons containing [[oxygen]], [[halogens]], etc.</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">The atmospheric burden of hydrocarbons is provided from both natural and [[anthropogenic emissions|anthropogenic  emissions]].</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 02:58, 31 March 2024

Strictly speaking, organic molecules consisting of just carbon and hydrogen; often loosely applied also to derivatives of hydrocarbons containing oxygen, halogens, etc.

The atmospheric burden of hydrocarbons is provided from both natural and anthropogenic emissions.

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