particulate
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Beyond their carbon footprints, they emit fine particulate matter, linked to a range of heart and lung problems; nitrogen oxides, which aggravate respiratory disease; and hazardous air pollutants including mercury, formaldehyde and benzene.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Moreover, the EPA did not restrict its approach to particulate matter and ozone.
From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2026
Scientists also recorded higher levels of other firework-related pollutants, including fine particulate matter and sulfate and potassium ions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 2026
Extreme heat helps create ground-level ozone, while fireworks release fine particulate pollution into the air.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
I test the particulate and the sediment is nothing more than sand, making it completely drinkable with the filtration straws.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
Vocabulary lists containing particulate
Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - High School
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Human Impacts on Earth Systems - Middle School and High School
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