---
cited_by: []
definition: |-
  Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is released by bacteria on the continents and in
  the oceans. Oxidized in the marine atmosphere to partially form cloud
  condensation nuclei and this may effect the formation of clouds over the
  oceans. [Nature; v326, 655, 1987.] [Nature; v237, 452, 1972.]
href: https://data.globalchange.gov/gcmd_keyword/5d282de9-162a-4aeb-a48d-4569fbbd5205.yaml
identifier: 5d282de9-162a-4aeb-a48d-4569fbbd5205
label: DIMETHYL SULFIDE
parent_identifier: b80a242d-d5f5-4a5f-976c-6f6fe2ab6b2c
uri: /gcmd_keyword/5d282de9-162a-4aeb-a48d-4569fbbd5205