Glossary C

The Environmental Glossary. Letter C +++ Popular Articles: 'Carbon', 'Characteristic', 'Concentration'

A Carbon sequestration is the uptake and storage of carbon.

Carbon sinks are Carbon reservoirs and conditions that take-in and store more carbon (i.e., carbon sequestration) than they release. Carbon sinks can serve to partially offset

A carbon tax is a charge on fossil fuels (coal, oil,

Deutsch: Tetrachlorkohlenstoff / Español: Tetracloruro de carbono / Português: Tetracloreto de carbono / Français: Tétrachlorure de carbone / Italiano: Tetracloruro di carbonio /

A Carbon tetrachloride is a Compound consisting of one carbon atom and four chlorine atoms. It is an ozone depleting substance. Carbon tetrachloride was widely used as a raw material

- Carbon Tetrachloride (CC14) : A Carbon Tetrachloride (CC14) is Compound consisting of one carbon atom ad four chlorine atoms, once widely used as a industrial raw material, as a solvent, and in the production of CFCs.

Carbon monoxide (CO) in the environmental context is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials. It is a significant air pollutant that poses serious health risks to humans and animals. In the environment, carbon monoxide can originate from both natural sources, such as wildfires, and human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels in vehicles, power plants, and residential heating systems.

A Carboxyhemoglobin is Hemoglobin in which the iron is bound to carbon monoxide(CO) instead of oxygen.

A Carcinogen is any substance that can cause or aggravate cancer.

A Carcinogen: is a chemical or physical Agent capable of causing cancer.

carcinogens are substances that cause cancer, such as tar.

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