Glossary A

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An Adulterated is
1. Any Pesticide whose strength or purity falls below the quality stated on its label.
2. A food, feed, or product that contains illegal Pesticide residues.

- Advanced Lubricant Technology (Synthetic Lubricants) : An Advanced Lubricant Technology (Synthetic Lubricants) is Low Friction Engine & Drive Train Lubricants commonly

An Advanced Treatment is a level of wastewater treatment more stringent than secondary treatment; requires an 85-percent reduction in conventional pollutant Concentration or a significant reduction in non-conventional pollutants.

An Advanced Wastewater Treatment is any treatment of sewage that goes beyond the secondary or biological water treatment stage and includes the removal of nutrients such as phosphorus

An Advection is the transportation of contaminants by the flow of a Current of water or air

An Adverse Effects Data is FIFRA requires a Pesticide registrant to submit data to EPA on any studies or other information regarding unreasonable adverse effects of a Pesticide at any

An Adverse Health Effect is any effect resulting in anatomical, functional, or psychological Impairment that may affect the performance of the whole organism

An Advisory is a non-regulatory document that communicates risk information to those who may have to make risk management decisions.

An Aerated Lagoon is a holding and/or treatment pond that speeds up the natural process of biological Decomposition of organic waste by stimulating the growth and activity of bacteria

An Aeration is a process which promotes biological DEGRADATION of organic Matter in water. The process may be passive (as when waste is exposed to air), or active (as when a mixing or