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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rinsewater

Natural environment; Water

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

water monitoring

Natural environment; Water

The process of constant control of a body of water by means of sampling and analyses.

coliform index

Natural environment; Water

A rating of the purity of water based on a count of fecal bacteria.

fresh water

Natural environment; Water

water containing less than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of dissolved solids of any type. Compare saline water.

mist

Natural environment; Water

Liquid particles measuring 40 to 500 micrometers, are formed by condensation of vapour. By comparison, fog particles are smaller than 40 micrometers.

riparian water right

Natural environment; Water

The legal right held by an owner of land contiguous to or bordering on a natural stream or lake, to take water from the source for use on the contiguous land.