photochemical smog
Photochemical smog is a type of air pollution composed of a mixture of harmful gases and particles formed by the reaction of sunlight with pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, resulting in a hazy, yellowish-brownish fog that can be toxic to humans and the environment.
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