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Flue gas

Definition:

The air coming out of a chimney after combustion in the burner it is venting. It can include nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, water vapor, sulfur oxides, particles and many chemical pollutants.

Source: US Environmental Protection Agency Glossary  

Related words:

Carbon dioxide (CO2) - Nitrogen oxides (NOx) - Particulate matter - Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

Translation(s):

Español: Gas de combustión
Français: Gaz de combustion
Nederlands: Rookgas

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