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fume  

Definition

  • Solids in the air that have been generated by the condensation of vapors, chemical reactions or sublimation (a direct change from solid to gas). Often metallic oxides or metals, these particles are less than 1 micrometer in diameter and may be toxic.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3518

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