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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disinfection

Natural environment; Water

The decontamination of fluids and surfaces. To disinfect a fluid or surface a variety of techniques are used, such as ozone disinfection. Often disinfection means eliminating the present ...

impurities

Natural environment; Water

Particles or other objects that cause water to be unclear.

perennial stream

Natural environment; Water

One that flows all year round. Compare intermittent stream.

stoke's law

Natural environment; Water

A method to calculate the rate of fall of particles through a fluid, based on density, viscosity and particle size.

ambient medium

Natural environment; Water

material surrounding or contacting an organism (e.g., outdoor air, indoor air, water, or soil through which chemicals or pollutants can reach the organism.