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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Organic matter

Natural environment; Water

Substances of (dead) plant or animal matter, with a carbon-hydrogen structure.

Short circuiting

Natural environment; Water

When some of the water in tanks or basins flows faster than the rest; shortcircuiting may result in shorter contact, reaction, or settling times than calculated or presumed.

Acid aerosol

Natural environment; Water

Very small liquid or solid particles that are acidic and are small enough to become airborne.

Decarbonation

Natural environment; Water

The process of removing carbon dioxide from water, using contact towers or air scrubbers.

Homeowner water system

Natural environment; Water

A water system that supplies piped water to a single residence.

Silt

Natural environment; Water

Fine particles of sand or rock that can be picked up by the air or water and deposited as sediment.

Xeriscape

Natural environment; Water

Creative landscaping for water and energy efficiency and lower maintenance. The seven xeriscape principles are: good planning and design; practical lawn areas; efficient irrigation; soil improvement; ...