Glossary D
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A Dispersion model: is a computerized set of mathematical equations that uses emissions and meteorological information to simulate the Behavior and movement of air pollutants in the atmosphere.
Deutsch: Entsorgung / Español: Eliminación / Português: Eliminação / Français: Élimination / Italiano: Smaltimento /
A Disposal is Final placement or destruction of toxic, radioactive, or other wastes; surplus or banned pesticides or other chemicals; polluted soils; and drums containing hazardous materials from removal actions or accidental releases.
Disposal Facilities are Repositories for solid waste, including landfills and combustors intended for permanent containment or destruction of waste materials.
Deutsch: Störstoff / Español: Disruptor / Português: Disruptor / Français: Perturbateur / Italiano: Disruptore
Disruptor in the environmental context typically refers to substances or agents that interfere with natural processes, ecosystems, or biological functions. These can be chemical pollutants, invasive species, or human activities that cause significant disruptions to the environment.
Distillate fuel oil is a general classification for the petroleum fractions produced in conventional Distillation operations.