Definitions for "Ambient air quality"
The chemical characteristics of air as it exists in the environment; measures pollutant concentrations in the air.
The concentration of pollutants in the ambient air. Generally the concentrations of gases or particles to which the general population would be exposed, as opposed to the concentration of pollutants emitted by a specific source.
A physical and chemical measure of the concentration of various chemicals in the outside air, usually determined over a specific time period.