Glossary B

bias are In a sampling context, the difference between the conceptual weighted average value of an estimator over all possible samples and the true value of the quantity being estimated.

Deutsch: Rechnung / Español: Factura / Português: Conta / Français: Facture / Italiano: Fattura /

A bill is a proposed law, to be debated and voted on.

A billfish is pelagic fish with long, spear-like protrusions at their snouts, such as swordfish and marlin.

Deutsch: Milliarde / Español: Mil millones / Português: Bilhão / Français: Milliard / Italiano: Miliardo

Billion in the context of the environment often refers to the vast quantities associated with global environmental metrics, such as population numbers, resource consumption, emissions, and conservation funding. It is typically used to quantify large-scale impacts, solutions, or challenges, making it a critical term for understanding and addressing environmental issues.

A Bimetal is Beverage containers with steel bodies and aluminum tops; handled differently from pure aluminum in recycling.

A Bin Center is a drop off facility that is smaller than a public warehouse

Bioaccumulants are Substances that increase in Concentration in living organisms as they take in contaminated air, water, or food because the substances are very slowly metabolized or

A Bioaccumulation is refers to the process by which contaminants such as PCBs accumulate or become magnified as they move up the food chain.

Bioaerosol in the environmental context refers to airborne particles that are biological in origin, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, pollen, spores, and fragments of plant and animal material. These microscopic particles can be suspended in the air for extended periods and have significant implications for air quality, human health, and ecosystem dynamics. Bioaerosols play a critical role in the transmission of diseases, allergen dispersal, and the cycling of nutrients in the environment.

A Bioassay is a test to determine te relative strength of a substance by comparing its effect on a test Organism with that of a standard preparation.

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