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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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blood products
Natural environment; Water
Any product derived from human blood, including but not limited to blood plasma, platelets, red or white corpuscles, and derived licensed products such as interferon.
bloom
Natural environment; Water
A proliferation of algae and/or higher aquatic plants in a body of water; often related to pollution, especially when pollutants accelerate growth.
body burden
Natural environment; Water
The amount of a chemical stored in the body at a given time, especially a potential toxin in the body as the result of exposure.
boiler
Natural environment; Water
A vessel designed to transfer heat produced by combustion or electric resistance to water. Boilers may provide hot water or steam.
boom
Natural environment; Water
1. A floating device used to contain oil on a body of water. 2. A piece of equipment used to apply pesticides from a tractor or truck.
botanical pesticide
Natural environment; Water
A pesticide whose active ingredient is a plant-produced chemical such as nicotine or strychnine. Also called a plant-derived pesticide.
