Glossary L
A Less-Than-Truckload Carrier (LTL) collects small shipments from local pick-ups, moves them over the road between terminals
Deutsch: Enttäuschung / Español: Decepción / Português: Decepção / Français: Déception / Italiano: Delusione /
A Letdown is the process in a Cow where physical stimulation causes a release of oxytocin and the contraction of smooth muscles surrounding milk alveoli resulting in fluid pressure within the udder and milk flow.Deutsch: Planierer / Español: Nivelador / Português: Nivelador / Français: Niveleur / Italiano: Livellatore
A leveller in the environmental context refers to a tool, machine, or natural process used to create an even surface or Distribution. Levellers are commonly associated with land preparation, such as flattening Agricultural fields, managing land contours, or mitigating soil Erosion, to support sustainable practices and minimise Environmental degradation.
Deutsch: Verschmutzungsgrade / Español: Niveles de contaminación / Português: Níveis de poluição / Français: Niveaux de pollution / Italiano: Livelli di inquinamento
In the environmental context, levels of pollution refer to the measurable concentration or intensity of pollutants present in a given environment—air, water, soil, or noise. These levels are used to assess the severity of contamination, the potential risk to human health and ecosystems, and to guide environmental regulations and responses.
Deutsch: Leben / Español: Vida / Português: Vida / Français: Vie / Italiano: Vita /
In the context of the environment, "life" can refer to the diversity of living organisms that make up the natural world and the complex ecological systems that sustain them.
Deutsch: Lebenszyklus / Español: Ciclo de vida / Português: Ciclo de vida / Français: Cycle de vie / Italiano: Ciclo di vita
Lifecycle in the environmental context refers to the complete sequence of stages that a product, service, or material goes through, from its creation to its disposal or recycling. This concept helps assess the environmental impacts at each stage of the lifecycle, including raw material extraction, manufacturing, distribution, usage, and end-of-life management. Lifecycle thinking is crucial for understanding and minimising the environmental footprint of products, services, and processes.