Glossary C

A Chronic Health Effect is the possible result of Exposure over many years to a drinking water Contaminant at levels above its Maximum Contaminant Level.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): This term refers to Chronic lung disorders that result in blocked air flow in the lungs.

A Chronic Toxicity is the capacity of a substance to cause long-term poisonous health effects in humans, animals, fish, and other organisms. (See: Acute toxicity.)

Deutsch: Brocken / Español: Trozo / Português: Pedaço / Français: Morceau / Italiano: Pezzo

Chunk refers to a portion or Fragment of a larger whole. In the environmental context, it can pertain to pieces of natural material or segments of data used for environmental analysis.

Deutsch: Kirche / Español: Iglesia / Português: Igreja / Français: Église / Italiano: Chiesa

Church in the environmental context refers to the role that religious institutions, particularly Christian churches, play in promoting environmental stewardship, sustainability, and ecological responsibility. Many churches engage in initiatives that address climate change, conservation, and ethical consumption based on religious teachings that emphasize caring for creation.

A Churning is the process of stirring and agitating cream in the process of making butter. Churning

Deutsch: CIGS-Solarzelle / Español: Célula solar CIGS / Português: Célula solar CIGS / Français: Cellule solaire CIGS / Italiano: Cellula solare CIGS

A CIGS solar cell is a type of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technology that converts sunlight into electricity using a semiconductor layer composed of copper, indium, gallium, and selenium. This technology is recognized for its high efficiency, flexibility, and potential for cost-effective large-scale production compared to traditional silicon-based solar cells.

A Circle of Influence is the circular outer edge of a Depression produced in the water table by the pumping of water from a well. (See: cone of depression.)

Deutsch: Kreislaufwirtschaft, Español: Economía Circular, Português: Economia Circular, Français: Économie Circulaire, Italiano: Economia Circolare

Circular Economy in the environmental context is an economic model designed to eliminate waste and the continual use of resources by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible. It fundamentally shifts away from the traditional 'take-make-dispose' linear model by adopting the principles of designing out waste, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems.

A Cistern is Small tank or storage facility used to store water for a home or farm; often used to store rain water.

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