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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freezing

Natural environment; Water

The change of a liquid into a solid as temperature decreases. For water, the freezing point is 0 degrees Celsius.

mining water use

Natural environment; Water

water use during quarrying rocks and extracting minerals from the land.

rinse sink

Natural environment; Water

Apparatus used to remove debris and contaminants from products and equipment.

water management

Natural environment; Water

The study, planning, monitoring, and application of quantitative and qualitative control and development techniques for long-term, multiple use of the diverse forms of water resources.

coliform bacteria

Natural environment; Water

Bacteria that serve as indicators of pollution and pathogens when found in water. These are usually found in the intestinal tract of humans and other warm-blooded animals.

fresh

Natural environment; Water

salt water interface or the region where fresh water and salt water meet. In the edwards region, it is commonly referred to as the "bad water line", although it is a zone and not a line.