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Respiratory droplets

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AP Environmental Science

Definition

Respiratory droplets are tiny liquid particles that are expelled from the respiratory system when a person coughs, sneezes, talks, or breathes. These droplets can contain infectious pathogens such as bacteria or viruses.

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