For Acid Deposition we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Air Quality, Environment, Physical Geography and Sanitation.

Acid Deposition (Air Quality)

A term for the conversion of sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions into acidic compounds which precipitate in rain, snow, fog, or dry particles

Acid Deposition (Environment)

A complex chemical and atmospheric phenomenon that occurs when emissions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds and other substances are transformed by chemical processes in the atmosphere, often far from the original sources, and then deposited on earth in either wet or dry form. The wet forms, popularly called "acid rain," can fall to earth as rain, snow, or fog. The dry forms are acidic gases or particulates.

Acid Deposition (Physical Geography)

Atmospheric deposition of acids in solid or liquid form on the Earth's surface. Also see acid precipitation.

Acid Deposition (Sanitation)

("Acid Rain") A complex chemical and atmospheric phenomenon that occurs when emissions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds and other substances are transformed by chemical processes in the atmosphere, often far from the original sources, and then deposited on earth in either a wet or dry form. The wet forms, popularly called "acid rain," can fall as rain, snow, or fog. The dry forms are acidic gases or particulate.

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