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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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resilience
Natural environment; Water
the ability of an ecosystem to maintain or restore biodiversity, biotic integrity, and ecological structure and processes following disturbance.
wafer fabrication rinse sink
Natural environment; Water
Apparatus used during manufacturing to rinse debris and contamination from the circular configuration of semiconductor chips.
chronic health effect
Natural environment; Water
The possible result of exposure over many years to a drinking water contaminant at levels above its MCL.
metering
Natural environment; Water
Use of metering equipment that can provide essential data for charging fees based on actual customer use.
resistance block
Natural environment; Water
Type of soil moisture probe used to monitor soil moisture conditions to help determine when water should be applied.
warning stage
Natural environment; Water
The point at which a river's depth triggers the National Weather Service to review conditions for potential flooding.
