Heat and humidity constrict and narrow airways, trap ozone, and cause the air to entrain more particulate matter from cars, trucks, and smokestacks.—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 24 May 2024 High temperatures can trigger heart attacks and strokes, while particulate matter in wildfire smoke is linked to cancer and lung disease.—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for particulate
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