Glossary E
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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.
An Equilibrium ratio, radioactive is the total Concentration of radon Decay Products (RDPs) present divided by the Concentration that would exist if the RDPs were in radioactive equilibrium with the radon gas concentration which is present.
An Equilibrium, radioactive is a state in which the formation of Atoms by Decay of a parent radioactive isotope is equal to its rate of disintegration by radioactive decay.
An Equipment Sanitization is the removal of Microorganisms and fat, protein, and Mineral residues in milking equipment through use of water, heat, and chemicals.
An equity is in the Environmental sense, the planned dispersement of toxic or waste facilities in regions throughout the socioeconomic strata.
An Ergonomics is applied science that investigates the impact of people's physical environment on their health and comfort (e.g., determining the proper chair height for computer operators).
An Erlenmeyer flask is a flask having a wide bottom and a smaller neck and mouth that is used to mix liquids.