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A Chronic Toxicity is the capacity of a substance to cause long-term poisonous health effects in humans, animals, fish, and other organisms. (See: Acute toxicity.)

Deutsch: Brocken / Español: Trozo / Português: Pedaço / Français: Morceau / Italiano: Pezzo

Chunk refers to a portion or fragment of a larger whole. In the environmental context, it can pertain to pieces of natural material or segments of data used for environmental analysis.

A Churning is the process of stirring and agitating cream in the process of making butter. Churning

A Circle of Influence is the circular outer edge of a Depression produced in the water table by the pumping of water from a well. (See: cone of depression.)

A Cistern is Small tank or storage facility used to store water for a home or farm; often used to store rain water.

Deutsch: Zitat / Español: Cita / Português: Citação / Français: Citation / Italiano: Citazione

Citation in the environmental context refers to the practice of referencing scientific studies, reports, or authoritative sources to support claims, findings, or recommendations in environmental research, policy-making, and advocacy. Citations are essential for ensuring credibility, transparency, and accountability in addressing environmental issues.

Deutsch: Stadt / Español: Ciudad / Português: Cidade / Français: Ville / Italiano: Città

City in the environmental context refers to an urban area characterised by high population density, infrastructure, and economic activity, which significantly impacts and interacts with natural ecosystems. Cities are both sources of environmental challenges, such as pollution and resource consumption, and hubs for sustainable innovation and environmental management.

Deutsch: Muschel / Español: Almeja / Português: Amêijoa / Français: Palourde / Italiano: Vongola

Clam in the environmental context refers to a type of bivalve mollusc found in freshwater and marine environments. Clams play important ecological roles, contributing to water filtration, serving as a food source for various wildlife, and being indicators of environmental health due to their sensitivity to pollution and habitat changes.

A Clarification is Clearing action that occurs during wastewater treatment when solids settle out.

A Clarifier is a tank in which solids settle to the bottom and are subsequently removed as sludge.