Nitrogen dioxide A noxious reddish-brown gas produced in combustion engines; can be damaging to human respiratory tracts and to plants; participates in photochemical reactions and acid deposition.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) Ozone (O3) Particulate matter with aerodynamic size less than or equal to 10 μm (PM-10) ...
A general term pertaining to compounds of nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and other oxides of nitrogen. Nitrogen oxides are typically created during combustion processes, and are major contributors to smog formation and acid deposition.
See also: Atmosphere, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Ozone, Surface
 
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