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Deutsch: Allel / Español: Alelo / Português: Alelo / Français: Allèle / Italiano: Allele /

Allele is the slightly different molecular form found in a particular gene.

Deutsch: Allergen / Español: Alérgeno / Português: Alergênio / Français: Allergène / Italiano: Allergene /

An Allergen is a material that, as a result of coming into contact with appropriate tissues of an animal body, induces a state of allergy or hypersensitivity; generally associated with idiosyncratic hypersensitivities.

An Allergic Rhinitis is Inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nose that is caused by an allergic reaction.

An Alley is a walking area for cattle within a barn such as a loafing alley, feeding alley or Cross alley (walkway)

An Alley Scraper is a "V" shaped mechanical blade that is dragged over an Alley by chain or cable to pull Manure to collection channel at the end of the Alley (or possibly the center of the barn).

An Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is the group of Pacific and Caribbean nations who call for relatively fast action by developed nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Deutsch: Allium cepa / Español: Allium cepa / Português: Allium cepa / Français: Allium cepa / Italiano: Allium cepa

Allium cepa, commonly known as the onion, is a species of the genus Allium. In the context of the environment, Allium cepa plays a significant role due to its agricultural importance and impact on ecosystems. Onions are cultivated worldwide and are valued for their nutritional and culinary uses, but their cultivation practices can also affect environmental sustainability.

An allowance is a tradeable permit to emit a specific amount of a pollutant. For example, under the Acid Rain Program, one allowance permits the Emissions of one ton of sulfur dioxide

An Alluvial is Relating to and/or sand deposited by flowing water.

An alluvium is deposits of clay, silt, sand, gravel, or other particulate material that has been deposited by a stream or other body of running water in a streambed, on a Flood plain,

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