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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phase

Natural environment; Water

A state of matter. This can be solid, liquid or gaseous.

sub-basin

Natural environment; Water

in general, a portion of a river basin.

anti-degradation clause

Natural environment; Water

part of federal and water quality requirements prohibiting deterioration where pollution levels are above the legal limit.

distribution system

Natural environment; Water

A network of pipes leading from a treatment plant to customers' plumbing systems.

industrial water use

Natural environment; Water

water used for industrial purposes in such industries as steel, chemical, paper, and petroleum refining. Nationally, water for industrial uses comes mainly (80%) from self-supplied sources, such as a ...