Glossary M

The Environmental Glossary. Letter M +++ Popular Articles: 'Management', 'Matter', 'Mean'

A Minute ventilation (VE) is Volume of air breathed in one minute. It is a product of tidal volume (VT) and breathing Frequency (fB). See VENTILATION.

A Minute volume is synonymous with minute ventilation.

A Minuteman is an American-made ICBM; 500 Minuteman III ICBMs are deployed

Misdiagnosis in the environmental context doesn't directly apply because misdiagnosis is primarily a medical term referring to the incorrect identification of a disease or condition. However, the concept can be loosely translated to environmental studies in terms of incorrect assessment or identification of environmental issues or conditions. This could involve misinterpreting environmental data, incorrectly identifying the source or cause of pollution, or failing to accurately recognize the impacts of certain actions or policies on the environment.

Mixed Transuranic Waste (MTRU).

A Mixed Waste is Radioactive waste that is also a Hazardous Waste under RCRA. Such wastes are jointly regulated by RCRA and

A Mixing Layer: is the atmosphere's mixing Layer is the near-surface area where air is Well mixed from turbulence caused by the interaction of the Earth's surface and atmosphere. The

A MMFR or MMEF is Maximum mid-expiratory flow rate.

MMTCDE (million Metric tons of a gas) * (GWP of the gas) is --->greenhouse gas, global warming potential, carbon equivalent.

A mobile source is any motorized vehicle is a mobile source of air pollution.

Automobiles, trains, ships, lawnmowers and personal watercraft are all examples of mobile sources.

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