Glossary C

A Cancellation is Refers to Section 6 (b) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) which authorizes Cancellation of a pesticide registration if unreasonable adverse effects to the environment and public health develop when a product is used according to widespread and commonly recognized practice, or if its labeling or other material required to be submitted does not comply with FIFRA provisions.

Deutsch: Krebs / Español: Cáncer

A cancer is unregulated growth of changed cells; a group of changed, growing Cells (tumor).

Deutsch: Kandidatenindikator / Español: Indicador candidato / Português: Indicador candidato / Français: Indicateur candidat / Italiano: Indicatore candidato

Candidate indicator refers to a potential metric or variable that is considered for use in environmental monitoring, assessment, or policy-making. These indicators are evaluated based on their relevance, reliability, and feasibility before being adopted as official environmental indicators. They help track changes in environmental conditions, assess sustainability, and inform decision-making.

Deutsch: Canis lupus / Español: Canis lupus / Português: Canis lupus / Français: Canis lupus / Italiano: Canis lupus

Canis lupus, commonly known as the gray wolf, is a keystone predator in many ecosystems across the Northern Hemisphere. In the context of the environment, Canis lupus plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of ecosystems through its predatory activities, which influence prey populations and the overall structure of ecological communities.

A Cannula is a special tube designed for placing drugs into the Udder through the teat end and streak canal.

- Canonical correlation analysis: A canonical correlation analysis (CC) is a linear multivariate ordination procedure using linear canonical equations with multiple dependent and independent variables.

A canonical correspondence analysis is a non-linear multivariate ordination procedure.

A Canopy: is Canopy refers to the tree cover in an urban setting.

A Cap is a Layer of clay, or other impermeable material installed over the top of a closed landfill to prevent entry of rainwater and minimize leachate.

Deutsch: Kapazität / Español: Capacidad / Português: Capacidade / Français: Capacité / Italiano: Capacità /

In the environmental context, "capacity" generally refers to the ability of natural and social systems to cope with and adapt to environmental challenges and changes.

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Glossary C

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