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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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baling

Natural environment; Water

Compacting solid waste into blocks to reduce volume and simplify handling.

ballistic separator

Natural environment; Water

A machine that sorts organic from inorganic matter for composting.

band application

Natural environment; Water

The spreading of chemicals over, or next to, each row of plants in a field.

bar screen

Natural environment; Water

In wastewater treatment, a device used to remove large solids.

barrier coating(s)

Natural environment; Water

A layer of a material that obstructs or prevents passage of something through a surface that is to be protected; e.g., grout, caulk, or various sealing compounds; sometimes used with polyurethane ...

basal application

Natural environment; Water

In pesticides, the application of a chemical on plant stems or tree trunks just above the soil line.

basalt

Natural environment; Water

Consistent year-round energy use of a facility; also refers to the minimum amount of electricity supplied continually to a facility.

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