ABC - DEF - GHI - JKL - MNO - PQRS - TUV - WXYZ Volatile organic compound
Similar term(s): VOC.
Definition:
Any organic (carbon-containing) compound that evaporates readily to the
atmosphere at room temperature.
VOCs contribute significantly to smog production and certain health problems.
VOCs often have odors, examples include gasoline, alcohol, and the solvents
used in paints.
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Related words: Primary & secondary particles
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