Glossary L

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- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) : A Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is Ethane, ethylene, propane, propylene, normal butane, butylene, and isobutane produced at refineries or natural gas processing plants, including plants that fractionate new natural gas plant liquids.

Deutsch: Flüssigkeit / Español: Líquido / Português: Líquido / Français: Liquide / Italiano: Liquido
Liquid is one of the four fundamental states of matter (the others being solid, gas, and plasma), and is the only state with a definite volume but no fixed shape. A liquid is made up of tiny vibrating particles of matter, such as atoms and molecules, held together by intermolecular bonds. Water is, by far, the most common liquid on Earth. Like a gas, a liquid is able to flow and take the shape of a container. Some liquids resist compression, while others can be compressed. Unlike a gas, a liquid does not disperse to fill every space of a container, and maintains a fairly constant density.

A Liquid Egg is Contents of egg (white, yolk, or both) that have been removed and shipped as a product in bulk.

A list frame is a type of frame that may be used for designing a survey. It is a list of all the selection units in the population to be surveyed. List frames may be used in surveys of businesses. Examples of list frames may include: administrative lists, personnel lists, telephone lists, mailing house lists, association membership lists and the electoral roll.

A Listed Waste is Wastes that are considered hazardous under RCRA because they meet specific listing descriptions.

Deutsch: Liter / Español: Litro / Português: Litro / Français: Litre / Italiano: Litro

In the environment context, a "liter" is a unit of measurement used to quantify volume or capacity, typically representing one cubic decimeter. It plays a significant role in various environmental applications, particularly in measuring and expressing the volume of liquids, gases, and other substances. The liter is a standard metric unit that is widely utilized in environmental science, research, and management for accurate volume calculations and fluid-related assessments.

Deutsch: Abfall / Español: Basura / Português: Lixo / Français: Déchet / Italiano: Rifiuti /

A litter is waste material which is discarded on the ground or otherwise disposed of improperly or thoughtlessly.

A littoral zone is the area of a lake near the shore from the region of the highest seasonal water level to the deepest point at which attached submerged macrophytes occur.

Livestock refers to domesticated animals, primarily cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry, raised by humans for various purposes, including food production, labor, and other resources. In the context of the environment, livestock management and its impact on ecosystems, land use, and climate play a significant role in shaping sustainability practices and addressing environmental challenges.

Deutsch: Weidehaltung von Vieh / Español: Pastoreo de ganado / Português: Pastagem de gado / Français: Pâturage du bétail / Italiano: Pascolo del bestiame

Livestock grazing in the environmental context refers to the practice of allowing domesticated animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and horses to feed on plant materials like grasses and other ground cover in open fields or pastures. This agricultural practice is a fundamental component of pastoral farming and plays a significant role in the management of ecosystems, land use, and rural economies. While livestock grazing is an age-old practice, its impact on the environment can be both beneficial and detrimental, depending on how it is managed.

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