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aeration tank

Natural environment; General

A chamber used to inject air into water.

Process by which microbes decompose complex organic compounds in the presence of oxygen and use the liberated energy for reproduction and growth. (Such processes include extended aeration, trickling ...

aerosol

Natural environment; General

A finely divided material suspended in air or other gaseous environment.

affected landfill

Natural environment; General

Under the Clean Air Act, landfills that meet criteria for capacity, age, and emissions rates set by the EPA. They are required to collect and combust their gas emissions.

affected public

Natural environment; General

1.The people who live and/or work near a hazardous waste site. 2. The human population adversely impacted following exposure to a toxic pollutant in food, water, air, or soil.

afterburner

Natural environment; General

In incinerator technology, a burner located so that the combustion gases are made to pass through its flame in order to remove smoke and odors. It may be attached to or be separated from the ...