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Killer Smog
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Smog | Fog that has become mixed with smoke or other pollution and hangs in the air. |
| Hazy | Partly clouded by dust, smoke, or mist. |
| Smothering | Covering something thickly or completely; preventing someone from breathing properly. |
| Microscopic | Extremely small; able to be seen only through a microscope. |
| Sooty | Covered or filled with soot, a black powder produced when something is burned. |
| Particulates | Extremely small pieces of a substance, especially on that causes air pollution. |
| Wheezing | Breathing loudly and with difficulty. |
| Pneumonia | A serious disease that affects the lungs and makes it difficult to breath. |
| Shrouded | Covered or hidden by something. |