Water

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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emulsifier

Natural environment; Water

A chemical that aids in suspending one liquid in another. Usually an organic chemical in an aqueous solution.

irrigation water use

Natural environment; Water

water application on lands to assist in the growing of crops and pastures or to maintain vegetative growth in recreational lands, such as parks and golf courses.

price at equilibrium

Natural environment; Water

Where supply and demand curves intersect. The price at equilibrium is what allocates resources.

tidal marsh

Natural environment; Water

low, flat marshlands traversed by channels and tidal hollows, subject to tidal inundation; normally, the only vegetation present is salt-tolerant bushes and grasses.

beneficial use

Natural environment; Water

The amount of water necessary when reasonable intelligence and diligence are used for a stated purpose; Texas law recognizes the following uses as beneficial: (1) domestic and municipal uses, (2) ...