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Dictionary of enviromental science and engineering. / by James R. Pfafflin, Paul Baham, Frank S. Gill.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Australia : Gordon and Breach, c1996.Description: v, 181 p. 18 cmISBN:
  • 9056990047
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • R GE 105 P471 1996
Contents:
Entries A to Z ,Appendix : Acronyms (and other abbreviations), Unit Prefixes, Approximate Unit Equivalents , Concentrations , Standards (average) Human Factors, The Chemical Elements ,The Greek Alphabet .
Summary: Includes terms used in definition, control remediation, and prevention of harm to public health and environment. Terms used are taken from chemisttry, statistics, public health, biology, microbiology, ecology, engineering, toxicology, meteorology, geology, occupational health, soil science, mining, physics, computer modelling, epidemiology, and environmental law, and the electric power (fossil and nuclear), refining, and chemical process industries. Includes terms which may be used in government reports, in a newspaper or magazine article, in a regulatory compliance matter, or in public debate or hearing. Also includes basic scientific and technical concepts applicable to environmental problems, the measurement methods and units employed, and the special terms and acronyms used in the web of government statutes and regulations. The appendix contains a listing of defined acronyms and abbreviations.
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Reference Reference Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference GE 105 .P471 1996 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3AEAD00026642R

Entries A to Z ,Appendix : Acronyms (and other abbreviations), Unit Prefixes, Approximate Unit Equivalents , Concentrations , Standards (average) Human Factors, The Chemical Elements ,The Greek Alphabet .

Includes terms used in definition, control remediation, and prevention of harm to public health and environment. Terms used are taken from chemisttry, statistics, public health, biology, microbiology, ecology, engineering, toxicology, meteorology, geology, occupational health, soil science, mining, physics, computer modelling, epidemiology, and environmental law, and the electric power (fossil and nuclear), refining, and chemical process industries. Includes terms which may be used in government reports, in a newspaper or magazine article, in a regulatory compliance matter, or in public debate or hearing. Also includes basic scientific and technical concepts applicable to environmental problems, the measurement methods and units employed, and the special terms and acronyms used in the web of government statutes and regulations. The appendix contains a listing of defined acronyms and abbreviations.

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