Glossary P
The Environmental Glossary. Letter P +++ Popular Articles: 'Peak power', 'Parallel connection', 'Plant'
Petrochemicals are Chemicals obtained by refining (i.e., distilling) crude oil. This term is typically used in its plural form, and there isn't a common singular form for it.
PFC, or Perfluorinated Compounds, in the environmental context, refers to a group of synthetic chemicals containing fluorine atoms that are known for their unique properties, including water and oil repellency, and resistance to heat and chemical reactions. PFCs have been widely used in various industrial and consumer applications, but they are of concern due to their persistence in the environment and potential health risks.
Phosphorus cycle is the cyclic movement of phosphorus in different chemical forms from the environment to organisms and then back to the environment.
A Photochemical Modeling: is Photochemical modeling is computer modeling of reactions in the atmosphere that produce ozone from nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds.
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