Glossary C
A Curie (Ci) is a standard measurement for radioactivity, specifically the rate of Decay for a gram of radium - 37 billion decays per second. A unit of radioactivity equal to 3.7 x 10 10 disintegrations per second.
Deutsch: Strömung / Español: Corriente / Português: Corrente / Français: Courant / Italiano: Corrente
Current is the velocity (speed) of the flow of water. In the environmental context, the term "current" refers to the flow or movement of a body of water, such as a river, stream, or ocean. It represents the direction and speed at which the water is moving and plays a significant role in various environmental processes. Understanding the dynamics of currents is crucial for studying aquatic ecosystems, predicting weather patterns, and managing water resources.
Deutsch: Abfälle / Español: Recortes / Português: Recortes / Français: Découpures / Italiano: Ritagli /
Cuttings are Spoils left by conventional drilling with hollow stem auger or rotary drilling equipment.
Deutsch: Zytotoxizität / Español: citotoxicidad / Português: citotoxicidade / Français: cytotoxicité / Italiano: citotossicità
Cytotoxicity in the environmental context refers to the quality of being toxic to cells. This concept is particularly important in assessing the impact of environmental pollutants, chemicals, and other substances on living organisms at the cellular level. Cytotoxic substances can cause cell damage, cell death, or disrupt normal cellular functions, which may lead to broader ecological and health impacts.