Glossary D

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double hulled tankers are large transport ships with two hulls with space between them, protecting the cargo (in most cases, oil) from spilling in case of a collision.

A double sample is a sample of a sample. Specifically in EMAP, resource attributes

Double trucks (Doubles) are two 28-foot trailers that are pulled by one tractor. Doubles also are known as "double bottoms.

A Downer Cow is a Cow unable to arise due to disease or injury.

A Downgradient is the direction that groundwater flows; similar to "downstream" for surface water.

Downstream Processors are Industries dependent on crop production (e.g. canneries and food processors).

A DP Hole is Hole in the ground made with DP equipment. (See: direct push.)

A Draft is 1. The act of drawing or removing water from a tank or reservoir. 2. The water which is drawn or removed.

A Draft Permit is a preliminary permit drafted and published by EPA; subject to public review and comment before final action on the application.

Deutsch: Drain / Português: Drain / Français: Drain
Drain may refer to a fixture that provides an exit-point for waste water or water that is to be re-circulated or as a synonym for drainage, the natural or artificial removal of surface and sub-surface water from a given area.

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Glossary D

Double hulled tankers

Double sample

Doubles

Downer Cow

Downgradient

Downstream Processors

DP Hole

Draft

Draft Permit

Drain

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