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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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Plenum flushes

Natural environment; Water

Rinsing procedure that discharges deionized water from the rim of a flowing bath to remove contaminants from the sides and bottom of the bath.

Suspended sediment

Natural environment; Water

Very fine soil particles that remain in suspension in water for a considerable period of time without contact with the bottom. Such material remains in suspension due to the upward components of ...

Assimilation

Natural environment; Water

The ability of water to purify itself of pollutants.

Injection well

Natural environment; Water

Refers to a well constructed for the purpose of injecting treated wastewater directly into the ground. Wastewater is generally forced (pumped) into the well for dispersal or storage into a designated ...

Surface irrigation

Natural environment; Water

Application of water by means other than spraying such that contact between the edible portion of any food crop and the irrigation water is prevented.

Aquiculture

Natural environment; Water

The raising or fattening of fish in enclosed ponds. Compare mariculture.

Drainage well

Natural environment; Water

A well drilled to carry excess water off agricultural fields. Because they act as a funnel from the surface to the groundwater below. Drainage wells can contribute to groundwater pollution.

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