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An Aldicarb is an insecticide sold under the trade name Temik. It is made from ethyl isocyanate.

An Algae is a simple rootless plant that grow in sunlit waters in proportion to the amount of available nutrients.

An algal bloom is a rapid and noticeable increase in the amount of Algae in a body of water. Algae, sometimes called phytoplankton, are microscopic, single-celled plants that are the basis of aquatic ecosystems.

Algal Blooms are Sudden spurts of algal growth, which can affect water quality adversely and indicate potentially hazardous changes in local water chemistry.

An Algicide is Substance or chemical used specifically to kill or control algae.

An Aliquot is a measured portion of a sample taken for analysis. One or more aliquots make up a sample.

alkali lakes are also referred to as "soda lakes;" characterized by high pH (_=pH 10) and a high Concentration of salts.

An Alkaline is the condition of water or soil which contains a sufficient amount of alkali substance to raise the pH above

An Alkalinity is the capacity of bases to neutralize acids. An example is lime added to lakes to decrease acidity.

An All-in, All-out production is a production system whereby animals are moved into and out of facilities in distinct groups.

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