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Asbestos-Containing Waste Materials (ACWM)

An Asbestos-Containing Waste Materials (ACWM) is Mill Tailings or any waste that contains commercial asbestos

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Asbestosis

An Asbestosis is a disease associated with inhalation of Asbestos fibers. The disease makes breathing progressively more difficult and can be fatal.

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Asexual reproduction

Asexual reproduction is a reproduction in which a mother cell divides to produce two identical daughter Cells that are clones of the mother cell. This type of reproduction is common in single-celled organisms. Compare --->reproduction.

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Ash

German: Asche

Ash is the Mineral content of a product remaining after complete combustion.

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Asia

Deutsch: Asien / Español: Asia / Português: Ásia / Français: Asie / Italiano: Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent on Earth, playing a pivotal role in global environmental dynamics. Its vast landmass encompasses a wide range of ecosystems, from tropical rainforests and deserts to mountainous regions and coastal zones. Asia faces numerous environmental challenges, such as deforestation, water scarcity, pollution, and the impacts of climate change, making it a critical region for both environmental conservation and global sustainability efforts.

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Aspect

Deutsch: Aspekt / Español: Aspecto / Português: Aspecto / Français: Aspect / Italiano: Aspetto

Aspect in the environment context refers to a specific feature, characteristic, or factor of the natural world or environmental issues. It encompasses the various dimensions through which we understand and interact with the environment, including physical, biological, social, economic, and political perspectives. These aspects are crucial for analyzing environmental conditions, identifying challenges, and devising strategies for sustainable management and conservation.

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ASPEN model

Deutsch: ASPEN-Modell / Español: Modelo ASPEN / Português: Modelo ASPEN / Français: Modèle ASPEN / Italiano: Modello ASPEN

An ASPEN (Assessment System for Population Exposure Nationwide) model is a computer simulation model used to estimate toxic air pollutant concentrations.

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Asphalt

German: Asphalt
Asphalt is a hard, black petroleum-based material used to pave roads. Asphalt can be mixed with recycled tires to make roads last longer.

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Asphalt Cement Concrete

An Asphalt Cement Concrete (ACC) is commonly known as "asphalt," makes up approximately 90% of all paved surfaces in the U.S.

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Asphalt Chip Seals

The Asphalt Chip Seals (Asphalt Chip Sealing) is a paving treatment in which a thin Layer of asphalt emulsion binder is applied and immediately covered with a layer of light-colored aggregate.

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