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Definition of PM2.5 noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

PM2.5

noun
 
/ˌpiː em ˌtuː pɔɪnt ˈfaɪv/
 
/ˌpiː em ˌtuː pɔɪnt ˈfaɪv/
[uncountable]
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  1. tiny pieces of a substance less than 2.5 micrometres long or wide that can be breathed in (the abbreviation for particulate matter 2.5)
    • The main danger lies with PM2.5, tiny soot particles with a diameter of 2.5 microns.
    Topics The environmentc2
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