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Deutsch: Längerwelliges UV / Español: UV de onda larga / Português: UV de onda longa / Français: UV à longue longueur d'onde / Italiano: UV a lunga lunghezza d'onda

Longer-wavelength UV refers to ultraviolet light that is near the visible spectrum, typically classified as UV-A light. This type of UV light has wavelengths ranging from about 315 to 400 nanometers. In the environmental context, longer-wavelength UV plays a significant role in both natural processes and as a factor in environmental health and safety.

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longlines are fishing lines stretching for dozens of miles and baited with hundreds of hooks. longlines

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A Longwave radiation is the radiation emitted in the spectral wavelength greater than 4 micrometers corresponding to the radiation emitted from the Earth and atmosphere.

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A Loose Housing is Facilities that allow cattle access to a large, open bedded area for resting (also known as free housing).

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lotic waters are flowing waters, as in streams and rivers.

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A Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) is a vehicle meeting the low-emission vehicle standards.

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Low-carbon transportation refers to transportation systems and methods that emit significantly lower levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared to conventional petroleum-based transportation. This concept is a crucial part of broader efforts to mitigate climate change by reducing carbon emissions from one of the most significant contributing sectors — the transportation industry.

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low-emission vehicles are vehicles which emit little Air Pollution compared to conventional internal Combustion engines.

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A Low-flow plumbing is Plumbing equipment that uses less water than was considered standard prior to January 1, 1994 (NAPHCC, 1992).

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A Low-flow showerhead is a showerhead that requires 2.5 gallons of water per minute or less, as compared to the 4.5 gallons of water required by most older standard showerheads.

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