Trace gas (Q1106)
Subject, term, tag: Trace gas
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Trace gas |
Subject, term, tag: Trace gas |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
A minor constituent of the atmosphere, next to nitrogen and oxygen that together make up 99 % of all volume. The most important trace gases contributing to the greenhouse effect are carbon dioxide (CO2), ozone (O3), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) and water vapour (H2O). (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026