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What common air pollutant is characterized by its sharp odor and often triggers asthma attacks?

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asked Jan 6 in Science by PercyEdmonds (1.8k points)

What common air pollutant is characterized by its sharp odor and often triggers asthma attacks?

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answered Jan 6 by DelorasGaise (1.9k points)

nitrogen dioxide

Nitrogen dioxide is a toxic gas with a sharp odor. It can irritate the eyes and throat and trigger asthma attacks. It is a major air pollutant.

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