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A Dinoseb is a Herbicide that is also used as a fungicide and insecticide. It was banned by EPA in 1986 because it posed the risk of birth defects and sterility.

Deutsch: Dioxid / Español: Dióxido / Português: Dióxido / Français: Dioxyde / Italiano: Diossido /

"Dioxide" refers to a compound that contains two atoms of oxygen and one other element, such as carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide.

Dioxin is any of a family of compounds known chemically as dibenzo-p-Dioxins.

Dioxins are man-made chemical compounds that enter the air through Fuel and waste emissions, including Motor vehicle exhaust fumes and garbage incineration. Skin rashes, liver damage,

A Direct and Indirect Energy Savings: is air conditioning energy savings from installing a cool roof or planting shade trees to reduce Heat transfer into homes and buildings are direct energy savings.

A Direct Digital Controls (DDC) is the application of microprocessor technology to building Environmental controls.

A Direct Discharger is a municipal or industrial facility which introduces Pollution through a defined conveyance or system such as outlet pipes; a point source.

A Direct Filtration is a method of treating water which consists of the addition of coagulent chemicals, Flash mixing, coagulation, minimal

A Direct Fired Heater (DFH) is Direct fired heaters, or bunk heaters, are devices that can reduce idling by providing in-cabin Heat for drivers in cold temperatures.

A Direct Microscopic Somatic Cell Count (DMSCC) is Microscopic count of the actual number of somatic Cells in

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Dinoseb

Dioxide

Dioxin

Dioxins

Direct and Indirect Energy Savings:

Direct Digital Controls (DDC)

Direct Discharger

Direct Filtration

Direct Fired Heater (DFH)

Direct Microscopic Somatic Cell Count (DMSCC)

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