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Photochemical Air Pollution

"pollution caused by the reaction of unsaturated and saturated hydrocarbons, aromatics and aldehydes (emitted owing to the incomplete combustion of fuels) with light. It causes eye irritation."

Source: United Nations, Glossary of Environment Statistics

   
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