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substances > particulates > suspended particulate matter

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suspended particulate matter  

Definition

  • Information Suspended particulate matter is usually defined as comprising particles less than 10 μm in diameter suspended in the atmospheric environment or water.

    Created: 8/7/22

    (en)

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Entry terms

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    particulate matter (en)
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    particulates (aquatic) (en)
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    suspended matter (en)
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    suspended particles (en)
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    suspended solids (en)
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    suspensoids (en)

Scope note

  • Before 1984 search also SUSPENDED MATTER (en)

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