Glossary B
Deutsch: Rückstau / Español: Aguas estancadas / Português: Água parada / Français: Eau stagnante / Italiano: Acque stagnanti
In environmental science, a backwater refers to a slow-moving or stagnant section of a river or stream, often occurring upstream of an obstruction such as a dam, weir, or natural barrier. These areas are characterized by reduced water flow, which can lead to distinct ecological and hydrological conditions compared to the main river channel.
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,
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 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.