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airsheds

|air-sheds|

🇺🇸

/ˈɛrˌʃɛdz/

🇬🇧

/ˈeəˌʃɛdz/

(airshed)

shared air region

Base Form	Plural
airshed	airsheds

Etymology

Etymology Information

'airshed' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'shed,' where 'air' refers to the atmosphere and 'shed' implies a division or area.

Historical Evolution

'airshed' was formed in modern English by combining 'air' and 'shed' to describe a specific area for air quality management.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant a division of air space, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a geographic area that shares the same air quality characteristics and is managed as a single unit for air pollution control.

The city is part of a larger airshed that includes several neighboring towns.

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Last updated: 2025/06/08 20:21