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A Channelized is the straightening and deepening of streams. Channelization reduces the ability of the stream to assimilate waste and disturbs fish breeding areas.

Deutsch: Charakteristik / Español: Característica / Português: Característica / Français: Caractêristique

A Characteristic is any one of the four categories used in defining hazardous waste: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity.

A Characteristic Waste is Waste that is considered hazardous under RCRA because it exhibits any four different properties: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity.

A characterization is Determination of the attributes of resource units, populations, or sampling units. A prominent use in EMAP is characterization of 40-hexes.

Characterization of Ecological Effects are Part of ecological risk assessment that evaluates ability of a stressor to cause adverse effects under given circumstances.

A Characterization of Exposure is Portion of an ecological risk assessment that evaluates interaction of a stressor with one or more ecological entities.

Deutsch: Gebühr / Español: Cargo / Português: Carga / Français: Charge / Italiano: Carica /

In the environmental context, the term "charge" refers to a variety of meanings depending on the specific context.

Deutsch: Laderegler / Español: Controlador de carga / Português: Controlador de carga / Français: Régulateur de charge / Italiano: Regolatore di carica /

A Charge controller is the PV system component which controls the battery's state of charge. It may also provides other system control functions.

A Charge rate is the current applied to a battery to restore its energy capacity.

Deutsch: Ladegerät / Español: Cargador / Português: Carregador / Français: Chargeur / Italiano: Caricabatterie

In the environmental context, a charger refers to a device used for replenishing the energy in rechargeable batteries, which power a wide range of electronic devices and vehicles. The environmental implications of chargers involve considerations of energy efficiency, waste reduction, and the promotion of sustainable energy use. Modern advancements in charger technology, such as smart chargers and solar-powered chargers, aim to minimize electricity consumption and reduce the environmental footprint associated with charging devices.