Glossary E

Environmentally sustainable society is the society that satisfies the basic needs of its people without depleting or degrading its Natural resources and thereby preventing Current and

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Deutsch: Enzym / Español: Enzima / Português: Enzima / Français: Enzyme / Italiano: Enzima

Enzyme in the environmental context refers to biological catalysts that accelerate chemical reactions in natural and industrial processes, playing a crucial role in biodegradation, pollution control, and sustainable waste management. Enzymes contribute to eco-friendly solutions by breaking down pollutants, enhancing composting, and supporting green chemistry applications.

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An Eosinophil is a white blood cell that contains intracytoplasmic granules that are readily stained by eosin, a red fluorescent dye.

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Deutsch: Environmental Protection Agency / Español: Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos / Português: Agência de Proteção Ambiental dos Estados Unidos / Français: Environmental Protection Agency / Italiano: Agenzia per la Protezione dell'Ambiente

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or USEPA) is one of the agencies of the U.S. federal government.

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An epidemiologic ecology is the study of the effects of human, physical, biological, and Chemical Stressors on conditions of ecosystems, broadly conceived.

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An Epidemiology is a branch of medical science that deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a population.

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An epifauna is Benthic animals living on the sediment or among rocks and other structures.

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An epilimnion is the upper waters (above the metalimnion) of a thermally stratified lake.

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Deutsch: Epitheliale Auskleidungsflüssigkeit / Español: Fluido de revestimiento epitelial / Português: Fluido de revestimento epitelial / Français: Fluide de revêtement épithélial / Italiano: Fluido di rivestimento epiteliale

Epithelial lining fluid (ELF) is the thin layer of fluid that covers the epithelial cells lining the respiratory tract. It plays a crucial role in the lung's defense mechanism against environmental pollutants and pathogens. The ELF contains various Antimicrobial peptides, immune cells, and antibodies that help in trapping and neutralizing harmful substances inhaled from the environment. Its composition and volume can be affected by exposure to air pollutants, smoking, and respiratory diseases, impacting its ability to protect the lungs.

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An Epithelium is a membranous cellular tissue that covers a free surface or lines a tube or cavity of an animal body and serves especially to enclose and protect the other parts of the body, to produce secretions and excretions, and to function in assimilation.

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