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activator

Natural environment; General

A chemical added to a pesticide to increase its activity.

active ingredient

Natural environment; General

In any pesticide product, the component that kills, or otherwise controls, target pests. Pesticides are regulated primarily on the basis of active ingredients.

activity plans

Natural environment; General

Written procedures in a school's asbestos-management plan that detail the steps a Local Education Agency (LEA) will follow in performing the initial and additional cleaning, operation and ...

acute effect

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An adverse effect on any living organism which results in severe symptoms that develop rapidly; symptoms often subside after the exposure stops.

acute exposure

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A single exposure to a toxic substance which may result in severe biological harm or death. Acute exposures are usually characterized as lasting no longer than a day, as compared to longer, ...

The ability of a substance to cause severe biological harm or death soon after a single exposure or dose. Also, any poisonous effect resulting from a single short-term exposure to a toxic substance. ...