Definition of residence time
: the duration of persistence of a mass or substance in a medium or place (such as the atmosphere)
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“Residence time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/residence%20time. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of residence time was in 1954
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