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OAS datatype Detail for suspended solids
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| datatypes_id: | 366 |
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| Term: | suspended solids |
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| Definition: | Particulate matter suspended in the water column, greater than 0.45 micrometers, as distinguished from dissolved solids which are less than 0.45 micrometers. Synonymous with Particulates. EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN CHEMISTRY > SUSPENDED SOLIDS |
| Citation: | GCMD Science Keyword |
| Deprecated: | false |
| Metadata version: | 2 |
| Keydate: | 2000-10-18 04:00:00+00 |
| Editdate: | 2012-01-09 18:07:29+00 |