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haze, suspension in the atmosphere of minute dust or salt particles that are not individually seen but that nevertheless reduce visibility. So-called damp haze and dry haze produce different optical effects because the particles of each are of different sizes, with the dry haze particles being smaller. Damp haze may develop from dry haze when water condenses on moisture-absorbing dry haze particles. Continuation of this condensation leads to the formation of fog fog, aggregation of water droplets or ice crystals immediately above the surface of the earth (i.e., a cloud near the ground). A light or thin fog is usually called a mist. Fog may occur when the moisture content of the air is increased beyond the saturation point. ..... Click the link for more information. . A hazy condition often occurs in the summer and affects large areas from cities to mountains. Such a haze is often caused by excessive amounts of pollutants resulting from combustion; for example, the Smoky Mountain haze in Tennessee is ascribed to sulfate particles. haze Meteorol a. reduced visibility in the air as a result of condensed water vapour, dust, etc., in the atmosphere b. the moisture or dust causing this How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Taking steps to curb hazing at fire stations, officials said Monday they are expanding and tightening disciplinary procedures to deal with complaints within the ranks of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The leader of a search-and-rescue team on California's Mount Wilson, Greg Gabriel, was a bit disdainful of the mental acumen of 24 stranded California Institute of Technology students who were found clad only in tutus and Superman capes after a hazing stunt. Substituting is like the hazing process before getting into the fraternity. |
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