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Environment statistics
The development of methodologies and data collection in support of the development and harmonization of national and international statistics on the environment.
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organophosphates
Environment; Environment statistics
A group of phosphorus-containing pesticide chemicals intended to control insects. Examples are malathion and parathion.
hard water
Environment; Environment statistics
Alkaline water containing dissolved salts that interfere with some industrial processes and prevent soap from lathering.
background concentration
Environment; Environment statistics
Ambient concentration of pollutants, such as carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, measured by background stations.
net above-ground productivity (NAP)
Environment; Environment statistics
Accumulation of biomass in above-ground parts of plants (trunks, branches, leaves, flowers, fruits) over a specified period.
peat soil
Environment; Environment statistics
Predominantly organic soil derived from partially decomposed plant remains that accumulate under waterlogged conditions.
saturated soil
Environment; Environment statistics
Subsurface area in which all pores and cracks are filled with water to the capacity of the soil. See also waterlogging.
incipient lethal level (LD50)
Environment; Environment statistics
Threshold level of exposure to toxic substances beyond which 50 per cent of a population or of organisms cannot survive.
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