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smog

[smog, smawg] / smɒg, smɔg /
NOUN
air pollution
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Roughly a quarter of U.S. gasoline is a cleaner-burning blend of petroleum-derived chemicals called “reformulated gasoline,” which is required in urban areas across 17 states and the District of Columbia to reduce smog.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

One problem is that ethanol blends greater than 10% can increase smog during warm weather, which is why the EPA restricts its sale during the summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Summer gas is refined in a way that reduces emissions and smog, but it is also costlier to make.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

E15 is less expensive than regular diesel, but is restricted due to the smog it creates.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

A fine mist of pulverized concrete seems to cover everything, and the once salubrious climate is overwhelmed by smog.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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