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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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spray irrigation
Natural environment; Water
an common irrigation method where water is shot from high-pressure sprayers onto crops. Because water is shot high into the air onto crops, some water is lost to evaporation.
agriculture water use
Natural environment; Water
Includes water used for agricultural irrigation and nonirrigation purposes. Irrigation water use includes the artificial application of water on lands to assist in the growing of crops, plants, and ...
diffuser
Natural environment; Water
A component of the ozone contacting system in an ozone generator that allows diffusion of an ozone containing gas.
pathogen
Natural environment; Water
a disease-producing agent; usually applied to a living organism. Generally, any viruses, bacteria, or fungi that cause disease.
spring
Natural environment; Water
Ground water seeping out of the earth where the water table exceeds the ground surface.
air heat exchange
Natural environment; Water
Cooling method, involving no water loss, during which a fan blows air past finned tubes carrying recirculating cooling water.
