Term: dust fall
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01869

Definition:
Solid particles in the air which fall to the ground under the influence of gravity.

Source: PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2185 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)

Citation: 'dust fall' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01869

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