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The Environmental Glossary. Letter D +++ Popular Articles: 'Development', 'Disease', 'Durability'

Derivatives Trading

Deutsch: Derivatehandel / Español: Comercio de derivados / Português: Negociação de derivativos / Français: Négociation de produits dérivés / Italiano: Trading di derivati

Derivatives Trading refers to financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset, such as commodities, stocks, or environmental metrics like carbon credits. In the environmental context, it plays a pivotal role in managing risks associated with price volatility, regulatory changes, and sustainability targets. This article explores its mechanisms, applications, and implications for ecological and economic systems.

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Dermal Exposure

A Dermal Exposure is Contact between a chemical and the skin.

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Dermal Penetration

A Dermal Absorption /Penetration is the process by which a chemical penetrates the skin and enters the body as an internal dose.

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Dermal Toxicity

A Dermal Toxicity is the ability of a Pesticide or toxic chemical to poison people or animals by contact with the skin. (See: contact pesticide.)

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DES

A DES is a synthetic estrogen, diethylstilbestrol is used as a growth stimulant in food animals. Residues in Meat are thought to be carcinogenic.

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Desalination

A Desalination is [Desalinization] (1) Removing salts from ocean or Brackish water by using various technologies. (2) Removal of salts from soil by artificial means, usually leaching.

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Desert

Deutsch: Wüste / Español: Desierto / Português: Deserto / Français: Désert / Italiano: Deserto

Desert in the environmental context refers to a biome characterised by arid conditions, receiving minimal Precipitation—typically less than 250 mm (10 inches) annually. These environments often exhibit extreme temperatures, sparse Vegetation, and unique adaptations in plants and animals to survive the harsh conditions.

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Desertification

A Desertification is the progressive destruction or DEGRADATION of existing vegetative Cover to form desert. This can occur due to overgrazing, deforestation, drought, and the burning

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Desiccant

A Desiccant is a chemical Agent that absorbs moisture; some Desiccants are

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Design Capacity

A Design Capacity is the average daily flow that a treatment plant or other facility is designed to accommodate.

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