Glossary B

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A Backgrounding is Growing program for Feeder cattle from the time calves are weaned until they are on a finishing ration in the feedlot.

A Backhaul is a vehicle's return trip

Backwashing is reversing the flow of water back through the filter media to remove entrapped solids.

A Backyard Composting is Diversion of organic food waste and yard trimmings from the municipal waste stream by Composting hem in one's yard through controlled Decomposition of organic

A BACT - Best Available Control Technology is an emission limitation based on the maximum degree of emission reduction (considering energy, environmental, and economic impacts) achievable through application of production processes and available methods, systems, and techniques.

Deutsch: Bakterien in der Umwelt / Español: Bacterias en el Medio Ambiente / Português: Bactérias no Meio Ambiente / Français: Bactéries dans l'Environnement / Italiano: Batteri nell'Ambiente /

A Bacteria is (Singular: bacterium) Microscopic living organisms that can aid in Pollution control by metabolizing organic Matter in sewage, oil spills or other pollutants. However,

A Bactericide is a Pesticide used to control or destroy bacteria, typically in the home, schools, or hospitals.

Deutsch: Bakterium / Español: Bacteria / Português: Bactéria / Français: Bactérie / Italiano: Batterio

Bacterium refers to a single organism of the vast and diverse group of microscopic, single-celled organisms found almost everywhere in the environment. These organisms are crucial for their roles in various ecological processes, including nutrient cycling and ecosystem stability.

A Baffle is a flat board or plate, deflector, guide, or similar device constructed or placed in flowing water or slurry systems to cause more uniform flow velocities to absorb Energy

A Baffle Chamber in incinerator design is a chamber designed to promote the settling of fly Ash and coarse particulate matter by changing the direction and/or reducing the velocity of the gases produced by the combustion of the refuse or sludge.