Pollution control

Pollution control

Related to the measures implemented by a state, institution or community to manage and control environmental pollution.

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viscosity

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The degree to which a fluid resists flow under an applied force.

gasoline volatility

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The evaporative properties of gasoline. Gasoline vapor is a volatile organic compound. (See also Reid Vapor Pressure. )

weight of evidence

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The extent to which the available information supports the hypothesis that a substance causes an effect in humans. For example, factors which determine the weight-of-evidence that ...

environmental justice

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The fair treatment of people of all races and incomes with respect to development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

chemical abstracts service (CAS) registry number

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The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS) is a numeric designation assigned by the American Chemical Society's Chemical Abstract Service and uniquely identifies a ...

oxidation

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The chemical reaction of a substance with oxygen or a reaction in which the atoms in an element lose electrons and its valence is correspondingly increased.