Glossary D

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A Diazinon is an insecticide.

A Dibenzofurans is a group of organic compounds, some of which are toxic.

Deutsch: Dichlordiphenyltrichlorethan / Español: Diclorodifeniltricloroetano / Português: Diclorodifeniltricloroetano / Français: Dichlorodiphényltrichloroéthane / Italiano: Diclorodifeniltricloroetano

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, commonly known as DDT, is a synthetic chemical compound that was widely used as a pesticide, particularly for mosquito control to combat malaria and other insect-borne diseases. In the environmental context, DDT is recognized for its persistence in the environment, bioaccumulation in the food chain, and potential to cause harm to wildlife and human health. Although its use has brought significant public health benefits, the environmental and health concerns associated with DDT have led to its ban or severe restrictions in many countries.

A Dicofol is a Pesticide used on citrus fruits.

Deutsch: Diesel / Español: Diésel / Português: Diesel / Français: Diesel / Italiano: Diesel /

Diesel is a petroleum-based fuel which is burned in engines ignited by compression rather than spark; commonly used for heavy duty engines including buses and trucks.

A diesel engine is an internal Combustion engine that uses diesel as fuel, producing harmful fumes.

A Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) is a diesel oxidation Catalyst (DOC) is a device added to the exhaust system of a Tractor that reduces the amount of particulate Matter (PM) emitted.

A Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is a diesel particulate filter (DPF) is similar to a diesel oxidation Catalyst and is one of the two major technologies being employed to meet the 2007 emissions regulations.

A Diesel Particulate Matter (PM) is a mixture of Particles that is a component of diesel exhaust. EPA lists diesel exhaust as a mobile source air toxic due to the cancer and noncancer health effects associated with exposure to whole diesel exhaust.

A Diffuse radiation is the sunlight received indirectly, as a result of scattering due to clouds, fog, dust, moisture vapor or other substances in the atmosphere.