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English for Science & Nature Glossary of Terms
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waste - garbage,
trash.
waste
site - dumping
ground.
waste stream -
overall waste disposal
cycle for a given
population.
waterborne
contaminants -
unhealthy chemicals,
microorganisms (like
bacteria) or radiation,
found in
tap water.
water filters
- substances (such as
charcoal) or fine
membrane structures used
to remove impurities
from water.
water quality
- the level of purity of
water; the safety or
purity of drinking
water.
water quality
testing - monitoring
water for various
contaminants to make
sure it is safe for fish
protection, drinking,
and swimming.
watershed - a
region or area over
which water flows into a
particular lake,
reservoir, stream, or
river.
well - a dug
or drilled hole used to
get water from the
earth.
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