Air quality
noun
a measurement of the pollutants in the air; a description of healthiness and safety of the atmosphere
Examples
Smog is a mixture of pollutants, principally ground-level ozone and produced by chemical reactions, that greatly affects air quality.
Contemporary Examples
That sharp dip in air quality across the nation Sunday night?
The ‘Reign’ Steamy Stairwell Shocker & TV’s 13 Dirtiest Sex Scenes (VIDEO) Kevin Fallon October 10, 2012
Equipped with sensors, the benches will be able to provide data on weather conditions, noise, and air quality.
Parks and Regeneration The Daily Beast November 2, 2014
By comparison, New York’s air quality index was 30 on Friday morning.
China’s Abysmal Present Justin Green April 15, 2013
There are temperature, wind, humidity, and air quality maps.
Rio’s Unprecedented New Surveillance System Julie Ruvolo October 14, 2011
Still, Ma said, “some questions” remained over the reliability of air quality data.
China’s Chernobyl Cleans Up Its Act The Telegraph October 24, 2012
The air quality is so bad that people say it is difficult to breathe.
Iran Goes on Strike Reza Aslan July 5, 2009
Those same mandates are making our air quality worse and causing food prices to rise.
Democrats and Republicans Support Harmful Ethanol Subsidies for the Sake of Votes Robert Bryce September 4, 2012
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