Glossary B

The Environmental Glossary. Letter B +++ Popular Articles: 'Background extinction', 'Blood Products', 'Biological Integrity'

A botanist in the environmental context is a scientist who specializes in the study of plants. Botanists play a crucial role in understanding plant biology, ecology, conservation, and the relationships between plants and other organisms in the environment. Their work is fundamental to addressing challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable resource management. By studying plants, botanists contribute to the development of agricultural practices, conservation strategies, and policies that protect natural habitats and promote biodiversity.

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A Bottle Bill is Proposed or enacted legislation which requires a returnable deposit on beer or soda containers and provides for retail store or other redemption. Such legislation is

A bottled water is purchased water sold in bottles.

A Bottom Ash is the non-airborne Combustion residue from burning pulverized coal in a boiler; the material which falls to the bottom of the Boiler and is removed mechanically; a concentration of non-combustible materials, which may include toxics.

Bottom Land Hardwoods are Forested freshwater wetlands adjacent to rivers in the southeastern United States, especially valuable for wildlife breeding, nesting and habitat.

A Bounding Estimate is an estimate of exposure, dose, or risk that is higher than that incurred by the person in the population with the currently highest exposure, dose, or risk.

Deutsch: Rind / Español: Bovino / Português: Bovino / Français: Bovin / Italiano: Bovino /

A Bovine is Refers to a general family grouping of cattle.

A Boxcar is an enclosed railcar used to transport freight

A Brackish is Mixed fresh and salt water

A Breakpoint Chlorination is addition of chlorine to water until the chlorine demand has been satisfied.

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