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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genotoxic

Natural environment; Water

Damaging to DNA; pertaining to agents known to damage DNA.

geographic information system (gis)

Natural environment; Water

A computer system designed for storing, manipulating, analyzing, and displaying data in a geographic context.

geological log

Natural environment; Water

A detailed description of all underground features (depth, thickness, type of formation) discovered during the drilling of a well.

geophysical log

Natural environment; Water

A record of the structure and composition of the earth encountered when drilling a well or similar type of test hold or boring.

geothermal/ground source heat pump

Natural environment; Water

These heat pumps are underground coils to transfer heat from the ground to the inside of a building. (See heat pump; water source heat pump)

germicide

Natural environment; Water

Any compound that kills disease-causing microorganisms.

glass containers

Natural environment; Water

For recycling purposes, containers like bottles and jars for drinks, food, cosmetics and other products. When being recycled, container glass is generally separated into color categories for ...