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The Database for the Environment
Welcome to the Database for the Environment! This comprehensive glossary aims to provide you with concise and informative articles on various topics related to the environment. Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply interested in learning more about the natural world, this lexicon is designed to be your go-to guide.
In this lexicon, you will find articles covering a wide range of environmental issues, including climate change, biodiversity, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and waste management, among others. Each article is written in a clear and accessible manner, providing key insights and up-to-date information on the topic at hand.
We believe that understanding the environment and the challenges it faces is crucial in shaping a sustainable future. By exploring the articles in this lexicon, you will gain valuable knowledge about pressing environmental concerns, as well as potential solutions and actions that can be taken to mitigate them.
We hope that this Environmental Lexicon serves as a valuable resource for your environmental journey. Let's embark on this educational adventure together and explore the wonders of our planet, deepen our understanding of environmental issues, and contribute to the preservation of our natural world.
Stay curious, stay informed, and let's make a difference!
Please note that the subsequent articles in the lexicon will cover a variety of topics chosen randomly to provide a diverse range of environmental subjects.
Ampoule
Deutsch: Ampulle / Español: Ampolla / Português: Ampola / Français: Ampoule / Italiano: Fiala
Ampoule in the environmental context refers to a small, sealed vial made of glass or plastic, typically used to contain and preserve liquids, gases, or samples under sterile or airtight conditions. Ampoules play a critical role in Environmental Monitoring, conservation, and Laboratory Analysis.
Nomenclature
Deutsch: Nomenklatur / Español: Nomenclatura / Português: Nomenclatura / Français: Nomenclature / Italiano: Nomenclatura
Nomenclature in the environmental context refers to the systematic naming of organisms, natural features, and environmental processes based on established rules and conventions. This structured system of naming is essential for clear communication, classification, and study of biodiversity, ecosystems, and environmental phenomena.
Parasitism
Deutsch: Parasitismus / Español: Parasitismo / Português: Parasitismo / Français: Parasitisme / Italiano: Parassitismo
Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship between organisms where one organism, the parasite, lives on or inside another organism, the host, causing it harm, and benefits at the host's expense. In the environmental context, parasitism plays a significant role in controlling population sizes, transferring genes across species, and influencing community structure and biodiversity.
Skin irritation
"Skin irritation" in the environmental context refers to the inflammatory response of the skin to various external irritants found in the environment. This condition can be caused by direct contact with chemical pollutants, allergens, plants (such as Poison ivy or nettles), UV radiation, extreme temperatures, and particulate matter. Skin irritation can range from mild, causing symptoms like redness, itching, and rash, to severe, leading to blisters, pain, and even chemical burns in cases of exposure to highly toxic substances.
Sample Size
The Sample Size is the number of specimens units to be collected or the relative size of each specimen, volume, weight, etc. The number of units in a sample.
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