Glossary P
Deutsch: Krankheitserreger / Español: Patógeno / Português: Patógeno / Français: Pathogène / Italiano: Patogeno /
A Pathogen is any microorganism that produces disease (bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds and parasites).Deutsch: Umwelt: Wege / Español: Medio Ambiente: Caminos / Português: Meio Ambiente: Caminhos / Français: Environnement: Voies / Italiano: Ambiente: Percorsi /
Pathway is a way in which people are exposed to radiation or other contaminants.
Deutsch: Muster / Español: Patrón / Português: Padrão / Français: Modèle / Italiano: Modello /
A pattern is in EMAP, the location, distribution, and composition of structural landscape components within a particular geographic area or in a spatial context.
Deutsch: PCB / Español: PCB / Português: PCB / Français: PCB / Italiano: PCB
PCB may refer to Printed circuit board, a board used in electronics or Polychlorinated biphenyls, organic compounds.
In the environmental context, PCB stands for polychlorinated biphenyls. PCBs are a group of synthetic organic chemicals that were widely used in various industrial applications due to their desirable properties, such as electrical insulation, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.
Deutsch: Frieden / Español: Paz / Português: Paz / Français: Paix / Italiano: Pace
Peace in the environment context refers to the harmonious coexistence between human societies and the natural environment, where sustainable practices are adopted to ensure the well-being of both people and the planet. It also encompasses the absence of environmental conflicts, such as disputes over Natural resources, and the creation of a stable, equitable environment where ecosystems can thrive without being degraded by human activities. Environmental peace aims to foster a Balance that supports ecological health, social justice, and economic stability.
A Peak expiratory flow (PEF) is the highest forced expiratory flow measured with a peak flow meter.
Deutsch: Spitzenleistung / Español: Potencia pico / Português: Potência máxima / Français: Puissance de crête / Italiano: Potenza di picco /
A Peak power is Power generated by a utility unit that operates at a very low capacity factor; generally used to meet short-lived and variable high demand periods.