Glossary A

The Environmental Glossary. Letter A +++ Popular Articles: 'Absorption', 'Abatement Debris', 'Acclimatization'

Deutsch: Luftdicht / Español: Hermético / Português: Hermeticamente fechado / Français: Étanche à l'air / Italiano: Ermetico

Air tight refers to the quality of a building, structure, or container that prevents the passage of air in and out through openings or pores. This term is especially relevant in environmental contexts where energy efficiency and minimizing environmental impact are priorities.

Deutsch: Luftschadstoffe / Español: Tóxicos del aire / Português: Tóxicos do ar / Français: Polluants de l'air / Italiano: Agenti inquinanti atmosferici /

Air Toxics are any Air Pollutant for which a national Ambient Air quality standard (NAAQS) does not exist (i.e. excluding ozone, carbon monoxide, PM-10, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide

An Air/Oil Table is the surface between the vadose zone and ambient oil; the pressure of oil in the porous medium is equal to atmospheric pressure.

'Airborne' refers to substances or particles that are present or transported in the air. These can include pollutants, contaminants, microorganisms, and other particles that can have environmental and human health implications.

Airborne Particulates are Total suspended particulate matter found in the atmosphere as solid particles or liquid droplets.

An Airborne Release is Release of any Pollutant into the air.

Deutsch: Luftstrom / Español: Flujo de aire / Português: Fluxo de ar / Français: Flux d'air / Italiano: Flusso d'aria

Airflow in the environmental context refers to the movement of air within natural and artificial systems, influencing weather patterns, climate, air quality, and ecosystem dynamics. Airflow plays a crucial role in the distribution of heat, moisture, and pollutants, and is a key factor in processes like wind patterns, ventilation, and the dispersion of contaminants. Understanding airflow is essential for managing environmental issues such as air pollution, energy efficiency, and climate control.

Deutsch: Luftwege / Español: Vías aéreas / Português: Vias aéreas / Français: Voies aériennes / Italiano: Vie aeree /

Airways are all passageways of the respiratory tract from mouth or nares down to and including respiratory bronchioles. To be contrasted with Air Spaces.

An Alachlor is a herbicide, marketed under the trade name Lasso, used mainly to control weeds in corn and soybean fields.

An Alar is Trade name for daminozide, a pesticide that makes apples redder, firmer, and less likely to drop off trees before growers are ready to pick them.