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Mixing downward of an elevated plume of air pollution (often embedded in a layer of statically stable air such as a temperature inversion) into a turbulent mixed layer that has grown into and entrained the plume. Compare looping, coning, fanning, entrainment zone.
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Vapor-active chemical used in the gaseous phase to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms or other pests.
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A gas or volatile substance that is used to disinfest certain areas of various pests. (2)
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A pesticide vaporized to kill pests. Used in buildings and greenhouses.
Ãâó: www.epa.gov/OCEPAterms/fterms.html
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Any process by which the killing of animal forms, especially arthropods and rodents, is accomplished by the use of gaseous agents. (See Insecticide and Rodenticide).
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