Glossary B

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A Bounding Estimate is an estimate of exposure, dose, or risk that is higher than that incurred by the person in the population with the currently highest exposure, dose, or risk.

Deutsch: Rind / Español: Bovino / Português: Bovino / Français: Bovin / Italiano: Bovino /

A Bovine is Refers to a general family grouping of cattle.

A Boxcar is an enclosed railcar used to transport freight

A Brackish is Mixed fresh and salt water

A Breakpoint Chlorination is addition of chlorine to water until the chlorine demand has been satisfied.

A Breakthrough is a crack or break in a filter bed that allows the passage of floc or particulate Matter through a filter; will cause an increase in filter Effluent turbidity.

A Breathing pattern is a general term designating the characteristics of the ventilatory activity, e.g., tidal volume, Frequency of breathing, and shape of the volume time curve.

A Breathing Zone is area of air in which an Organism inhales.

A Breed is Cattle of common origin and having characteristics that distinguish them from other groups within the same species.

A Breeder is a bird that is utilized to produce offspring.

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