Glossary C
Deutsch: Chrom VI / Español: Cromo VI / Português: Cromo VI / Français: Chrome VI / Italiano: Cromo VI
Chromium VI in an environmental context refers to hexavalent chromium, a highly toxic form of chromium known for its detrimental effects on the environment and human health.
Deutsch: Chromosom / Español: Cromosoma / Português: Cromossomo / Français: Chromosome / Italiano: Cromosoma
Chromosome refers to the thread-like structures located within the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single Molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). In the environmental context, chromosomes are crucial for understanding biodiversity, genetic variation, and the adaptation of species to their environments.
Deutsch: Chronik / Português: Crónica / Français: Chronique
A Chronic is Used to describe recurring symptoms or disease.
Chronic acidification: A chronic acidification is Generally refers to surface waters that remain acidified (ANC<0) regardless of variations in hydrologic conditions (precipitation, stream flow, etc.).