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The Environmental Glossary. Letter H +++ Popular Articles: 'Human', 'Health', 'Habitat'

Hunting

Deutsch: Jagd / Español: Caza / Português: Caça / Français: Chasse / Italiano: Caccia

Hunting refers to the practice of pursuing, capturing, or killing wild animals for food, sport, or management purposes. In the environmental context, hunting has significant implications for ecosystems, biodiversity, and species conservation. While it has been a traditional means of survival and cultural practice for centuries, modern hunting is regulated to Balance the needs of wildlife conservation with human activities.

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Hurricane

English: Hurricane / Español: Huracán / Português: Furacão / Français: Ouragan / Italiano: Uragano

Hurricane refers to a powerful tropical cyclone that forms over warm ocean waters and is characterized by intense wind speeds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges.

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Hutch

A Hutch is an individual housing unit for young calves. Often made of white fiberglass or polyvinyl.

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HVAC

The shortcut HVAC means Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system.

Hybrid system

A Hybrid system is a power system consisting of two or more Energy sources (e.g., a PV Array and a wind generator).

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Hydrocarbon

Deutsch: Kohlenwasserstoff / Español: Hidrocarburo / Português: Hidrocarboneto / Français: Hydrocarbure / Italiano: Idrocarburi
In organic chemistry, a hydrocarbon is an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.[1] Hydrocarbons from which one hydrogen atom has been removed are functional groups, called hydrocarbyls.[2] Aromatic hydrocarbons (arenes), alkanes, alkenes, cycloalkanes and alkyne-based compounds are different types of hydrocarbons.
The majority of hydrocarbons found on Earth naturally occur in crude oil, where decomposed organic matter provides an abundance of carbon and hydrogen which, when bonded, can catenate to form seemingly limitless chains.

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Hydrocarbon Mixture

Deutsch: Kohlenwasserstoffgemisch / Español: Mezcla de Hidrocarburos / Português: Mistura de Hidrocarbonetos / Français: Mélange d'Hydrocarbures / Italiano: Miscela di Idrocarburi

A hydrocarbon mixture in the environmental context refers to a blend of various organic compounds primarily composed of carbon (C) and hydrogen (H) atoms. These mixtures can be of natural origin (e.g., crude oil, natural gas) or result from human activities (e.g., solvents, fuels, lubricants). Their environmental relevance stems from their potential impacts on air, water, soil, and living organisms.

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Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons are Substances containing only hydrogen and carbon. Fossil fuels are made up of Hydrocarbons.

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Hydrochlorofluorocarbon

Deutsch: Fluorchlorkohlenwasserstoff / Español: hidroclorofluorocarbono / Português: hidroclorofluorocarboneto / Français: hydrochlorofluorocarbone / Italiano: idroclorofluorocarburo

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refers to a group of chemical compounds that contain hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine, and carbon. They are used in various applications, including Refrigerants, solvents, and foam-blowing agents.

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Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

A Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) is Compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, chlorine, and fluorine.

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