Glossary H

The Environmental Glossary. Letter H +++ Popular Articles: 'Human', 'Heating Penalty', 'Human Development Index'

English: Hurricane / Español: Huracán / Português: Furacão / Français: Ouragan / Italiano: Uragano

Hurricane refers to a powerful tropical cyclone that forms over warm ocean waters and is characterized by intense wind speeds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges.

A Hutch is an individual housing unit for young calves. Often made of white fiberglass or polyvinyl.

The shortcut HVAC means Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system.

A Hybrid system is a power system consisting of two or more Energy sources (e.g., a PV Array and a wind generator).

Deutsch: Kohlenwasserstoff / Español: Hidrocarburo / Português: Hidrocarboneto / Français: Hydrocarbure / Italiano: Idrocarburi
In organic chemistry, a hydrocarbon is an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.[1] Hydrocarbons from which one hydrogen atom has been removed are functional groups, called hydrocarbyls.[2] Aromatic hydrocarbons (arenes), alkanes, alkenes, cycloalkanes and alkyne-based compounds are different types of hydrocarbons.
The majority of hydrocarbons found on Earth naturally occur in crude oil, where decomposed organic matter provides an abundance of carbon and hydrogen which, when bonded, can catenate to form seemingly limitless chains.

Hydrocarbons are Substances containing only hydrogen and carbon. Fossil fuels are made up of Hydrocarbons.

A Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) is Compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, chlorine, and fluorine.

Hydroelectric is relating to electric Energy produced by moving water.

Hydroelectric Power is the result of the process of generating electricity by harnessing the power of moving water is called hydroelectricity.

A Hydroelectric power plant is Structure in which the energy of fading or flowing water spins a turbine generator to produce electricity.

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