Using models, the authors were able to show that the reduced hygroscopicity of sea spray means that these particles will grow less and reflect less sunlight than previously thought. (sciencedaily.com)
Understanding how these particles take up water from the atmosphere, their so - called hygroscopicity, is important because it determines how much sunlight they reflect and how well they can form clouds. (sciencedaily.com)
«Low hygroscopicity of ambient fresh carbonaceous aerosols from pyrotechnics smoke.» (arm.gov)