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PM10 (Particulate Matter less than 10 microns)

For PM10 (Particulate Matter less than 10 microns) we have a term and definition in Air Quality.



Pm10 (Particulate Matter Less Than 10 Microns) (Air Quality)

Tiny solid or liquid particles of soot, dust, smoke, fumes, and aerosols. The size of the particles (10 microns or smaller, about 0.0004 inches or less) allows them to easily enter the air sacs in the lungs where they may be deposited, resulting in adverse health effects. PM10 also causes visibility reduction and is a criteria air pollutant




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