Glossary B

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

beta particles are Electrons or positrons emitted by certain radioactive nuclei. beta particles can be

A Beta-adrenergic agonist medication is a bronchodilator medicine that opens the airways by relaxing the muscles around the airways that may tighten during an asthma attack or in COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

bias are In a sampling context, the difference between the conceptual weighted average value of an estimator over all possible samples and the true value of the quantity being estimated.

Deutsch: Rechnung / Español: Factura / Português: Conta / Français: Facture / Italiano: Fattura /

A bill is a proposed law, to be debated and voted on.

A billfish is pelagic fish with long, spear-like protrusions at their snouts, such as swordfish and marlin.

A Bimetal is Beverage containers with steel bodies and aluminum tops; handled differently from pure aluminum in recycling.

A Bin Center is a drop off facility that is smaller than a public warehouse

Bioaccumulants are Substances that increase in Concentration in living organisms as they take in contaminated air, water, or food because the substances are very slowly metabolized or

A Bioaccumulation is refers to the process by which contaminants such as PCBs accumulate or become magnified as they move up the food chain.

Bioaerosol in the environmental context refers to airborne particles that are biological in origin, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, pollen, spores, and fragments of plant and animal material. These microscopic particles can be suspended in the air for extended periods and have significant implications for air quality, human health, and ecosystem dynamics. Bioaerosols play a critical role in the transmission of diseases, allergen dispersal, and the cycling of nutrients in the environment.

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