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Bottled water

A bottled water is purchased water sold in bottles.

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Bottom Ash

A Bottom Ash is the non-airborne Combustion residue from burning pulverized coal in a boiler; the material which falls to the bottom of the Boiler and is removed mechanically; a concentration of non-combustible materials, which may include toxics.

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Bottom Land Hardwoods

Bottom Land Hardwoods are Forested freshwater wetlands adjacent to rivers in the southeastern United States, especially valuable for wildlife breeding, nesting and habitat.

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Boulder

Deutsch: Felsblock / Español: Roca grande / Português: Rocha grande / Français: Bloc rocheux / Italiano: Masso

Boulder refers to a large rock, typically greater than 25.6 centimetres (10 inches) in diameter, that has been naturally shaped and transported by geological processes such as weathering, erosion, and glacial activity. Boulders are commonly found in riverbeds, mountain slopes, coastal areas, and glacial deposits, playing an important role in shaping landscapes and ecosystems.

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Bounding Estimate

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.

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Bovine

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

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

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Bovine Species

Deutsch: Rinderarten / Español: Especies bovinas / Português: Espécies bovinas / Français: Espèces bovines / Italiano: Specie bovine

Bovine species refers to members of the genus Bos, which includes various species of cattle and their relatives. These animals play significant roles in the environment, both through their ecological impact and their economic importance in agriculture.

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Boxcar

A Boxcar is an enclosed railcar used to transport freight

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Brackish

A Brackish is Mixed fresh and salt water

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Brazil

Deutsch: Brasilien / Español: Brasil / Português: Brasil / Français: Brésil / Italiano: Brasile

Brazil is one of the most environmentally significant countries in the world due to its vast Natural resources, biodiversity, and critical role in global environmental issues like deforestation, climate change, and conservation. Brazil is home to the Amazon Rainforest, the world’s largest tropical rainforest, and has immense biodiversity across various ecosystems, including the Pantanal wetlands and the Atlantic Forest. However, Brazil also faces significant environmental challenges related to deforestation, agriculture, mining, and industrial development.

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