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Water
Water is a chemical compound with the chemical formula H20. A water molecule contains one hydrogen atom and two oxygen atoms. Water is a liquid at standard ambient temperature and pressure though it can be a solid (ice)in low temperatures or evaporate into water vapor a higher temperatures.
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emission standard
Natural environment; Water
The maximum amount of air polluting discharge legally allowed from a single source, mobile or stationary.
emissions trading
Natural environment; Water
The creation of surplus emission reductions at certain stacks, vents or similar emissions sources and the use of this surplus to meet or redefine pollution requirements applicable to other emissions ...
encapsulation
Natural environment; Water
The treatment of asbestos-containing material with a liquid that covers the surface with a protective coating or embeds fibers in an adhesive matrix to prevent their release into the air.
enclosure
Natural environment; Water
Putting an airtight, impermeable, permanent barrier around asbestos-containing materials to prevent the release of asbestos fibers into the air.
end user
Natural environment; Water
Consumer of products for the purpose of recycling. Excludes products for re-use or combustion for energy recovery.
end-of-the-pipe
Natural environment; Water
Technologies such as scrubbers on smokestacks and catalytic convertors on automobile tailpipes that reduce emissions of pollutants after they have formed.
end-use product
Natural environment; Water
A pesticide formulation for field or other end use. The label has instructions for use or application to control pests or regulate plant growth. The term excludes products used to formulate other ...
