Term

Abbreviation

Definition

Indoor Air Quality

IAQ

The air quality within buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of occupants.

 

References

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Weschler, C. J., & Carslaw, N. (2018). Indoor Chemistry. Environmental Science & Technology, 52(5), 2419–2428. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.7b06387

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