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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nonconsumptive use

Natural environment; Water

using water in a way that does not reduce the supply. Examples include hunting, fishing, boating, water-skiing, swimming, and some power production. Compare consumptive use.

sedimentation

Natural environment; Water

Settling of solid particles in a liquid system due to gravity.

well

Natural environment; Water

A deep hole with the purpose to reach underground water supplies.

continuous flow system

Natural environment; Water

The continuous use, by an industry, of deionized water to remove contaminants from products and equipment

groundwater runoff

Natural environment; Water

the portion of runoff which has passed into the ground, has become ground water, and has been discharged into a stream channel as spring or seepage water.

noncontact recreation

Natural environment; Water

recreational pursuits not involving a significant risk of water ingestion, including fishing, commercial and recreational boating, and limited body contact incidental to shoreline activity. Compare ...