スモッグ
Meanings
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smog
Refers to polluted haze in the air, often from exhaust or industrial pollution; common in compounds such as 光化学スモッグ.
The distant mountains are not visible because of the smog.
In summer, photochemical smog advisories are sometimes issued.
Usage patterns
- スモッグが発生するsmog forms/occurs
Smog often forms in industrial areas during the summer.
- 〈場所〉がスモッグに覆われるa place is covered in smog
The entire city was covered in smog.
- スモッグが立ち込めるsmog hangs/settles over an area
By morning, smog had settled over the town.