Glossary C
Deutsch: Partikel / Español: Corpúsculo / Português: Corpúsculo / Français: Corpuscule / Italiano: Corpuscolo
Corpuscle in the environmental context refers to a small particle or unit that plays a role in ecological or physical systems. It is often used to describe tiny biological, chemical, or physical entities such as cells, dust particles, or mineral grains that contribute to environmental processes and interactions.
Deutsch: Korrekturmaßnahme / Español: Acción Correctiva / Português: Ação Corretiva / Français: Action Corrective / Italiano: Azione Correttiva /
A Corrective Action (according to EPA) can require treatment, storage and Disposal (TSDF) facilities handling hazardous waste to undertake Corrective Actions to clean up spills resulting from failure to follow hazardous waste management procedures or other mistakes.
Deutsch: Korrosion / Español: Corrosión / Português: Corrosão / Français: Corrosion / Italiano: Corrosione
Corroding in the environmental context refers to the natural process by which materials, particularly metals, deteriorate due to chemical reactions with their Environment. This process is often driven by Exposure to moisture, Oxygen, and pollutants, resulting in structural weakening, material degradation, and Environmental contamination.
Deutsch: Korrosion / Español: Corrosión / Português: Corrosão / Français: Corrosion / Italiano: Corrosione /
A Corrosion is the dissolution and wearing away of metal caused by a Chemical reaction such as between water and the pipes, chemicals touching a metal surface, or contact between twoDeutsch: Kortex / Español: Corteza / Português: Córtex / Français: Cortex / Italiano: Corteccia
Cortex in the environmental context typically refers to the outer layer of plant stems or roots, which plays a significant role in the structure and function of plants. This layer is important for protecting the plant, aiding in water and nutrient transport, and contributing to the plant’s interactions with its environment. The cortex also relates to the broader ecological functions of plants and trees within ecosystems.