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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feedlot

Natural environment; Water

A confined area for the controlled feeding of animals. Tends to concentrate large amounts of animal waste that cannot be absorbed by the soil and, hence, may be carried to nearby streams or lakes by ...

ferrous metals

Natural environment; Water

Magnetic metals derived from iron or steel; products made from ferrous metals include appliances, furniture, containers, and packaging like steel drums and barrels. Recycled products include ...

fifra pesticide ingredient

Natural environment; Water

An ingredient of a pesticide that must be registered with EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Products making pesticide claims must register under FIFRA and may be ...

fill

Natural environment; Water

Man-made deposits of natural soils or rock products and waste materials.

filling

Natural environment; Water

Depositing dirt, mud or other materials into aquatic areas to create more dry land, usually for agricultural or commercial development purposes, often with ruinous ecological consequences.

filter strip

Natural environment; Water

Strip or area of vegetation used for removing sediment, organic matter, and other pollutants from runoff and wastewater.

financial assurance for closure

Natural environment; Water

Documentation or proof that an owner or operator of a facility such as a landfill or other waste repository is capable of paying the projected costs of closing the facility and monitoring it ...