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A Coliform Index is a rating of the purity of water based on a count of fecal bacteria.

- Coliform Organism : A Coliform Organism is Microorganisms found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals.

Deutsch: Sammler / Español: Coleccionista / Português: Colecionador / Français: Collectionneur / Italiano: Collezionista /

A Collector is a public or private hauler that collects nonhazardous waste and recyclable materials from residential, commercial, institutional and industrial sources.

Collector Sewers are Pipes used to collect and carry wastewater from individual sources to an interceptor sewer that will carry it to a treatment facility.

In the context of the environment, the term "collider" isn't typically associated directly with environmental studies or ecology. The word "collider" is most commonly used in physics to describe a type of particle accelerator that brings beams of particles, such as protons or electrons, to high speeds and allows them to collide. These collisions help scientists study fundamental particles and forces.

However, if we consider "collider" metaphorically in the environmental context, it might represent an event or scenario where various environmental factors or issues come together, potentially leading to complex interactions or significant consequences. For example, the intersection of climate change, urbanization, and biodiversity loss can be seen as a "collision" of factors that magnify environmental challenges.

Colloids are Very small, finely divided solids (that do not dissolve) that remain dispersed in a liquid for a long time due to their small size and electrical charge.

Deutsch: Kolonist / Español: Colono / Português: Colonizador / Français: Colonisateur / Italiano: Colonizzatore

Colonist in the environmental context refers to an organism or species that establishes itself in a new habitat or ecosystem, often after a disturbance or in a previously uninhabited area. Colonists can be plants, animals, fungi, or microorganisms that play a critical role in ecological succession, habitat formation, and ecosystem recovery.

Deutsch: Kolonie / Español: Colonia / Português: Colônia / Français: Colonie / Italiano: Colonia

Colony is a term that refers to a group of the same species living closely together, often cooperating in various activities, such as feeding, breeding, and defense. Colonies are common in both the animal and plant kingdoms and play crucial roles in ecosystems.

A Colostrum is First milk following calving. High in fat, protein, and immunoglobulins that may be directly absorbed by the newborn Calf in its first 24 hours of life.

A Combination Foundations is Buildings constructed with more than one foundation type; e.g., basement/crawlspace or basement/slab-on-grade.