acid deposition"The accumulation of an acidic chemical from the atmosphere to the surface of the earth, or to plants and structures at the surface.
Acid deposition The depositing of acidic particles (usually sulfuric acid and nitric acid) at the earth's surface. Acid deposition occurs in dry form (dry deposition) or wet form (wet deposition).
Acid Rain - Acid deposition - commonly called acid rain - is caused by emissions of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
Nitrogen oxides are typically created during combustion processes, and are major contributors to smog formation and acid deposition. NO2 is a criteria air pollutant, and may result in numerous adverse health effects.
 See also: Surface, Nitrogen, Light, High, Deposition
  
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