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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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once-through cooling water
Natural environment; Water
Water (fresh or saline) that is withdrawn from a river, stream or other water body (manmade or natural), or a well, that is passed through a steam condenser one time, and then returned to the river ...
zeta potential
Natural environment; Water
An electrokinetic measurement which can be used for the control of coagulation processes.
abandoned well
Natural environment; Water
A well which is no longer used. In many places, abandoned wells must be filled with cement or concrete grout to prevent pollution of ground water bodies.
current
Natural environment; Water
The portion of a stream or body of water, which is moving much faster than the rest of the water. The progress of the water is principally concentrated in the current.
heavy metals
Natural environment; Water
Metals that have a density of 5.0 or higher and a high elemental weight. Most are toxic to humans, even in low concentrations.
on-site sewage treatment
Natural environment; Water
any individual residential sewage treatment and wastewater dispersal system, such as a septic system.
sewage contamination
Natural environment; Water
The introduction of untreated sewage into a water body.
