Glossary D

The Environmental Glossary. Letter D +++ Popular Articles: 'Disease', 'Development', 'Durability'

Durable goods are Sturdy items, like furniture or appliances, that can be used for many years. When people repair these Products instead of buying new ones, they save money and reduce

Deutsch: Staub / Español: Polvo / Português: Poeira / Français: Poussière / Italiano: Polvere /

In the environmental context, "dust" refers to tiny solid particles suspended in the air. These particles are typically formed through the mechanical fragmentation or chemical transformation of larger materials. Dust particles can vary in size, composition, and origin, and they have significant implications for both natural and human environments.

A Dustfall Jar is an open Container used to collect large Particles from the air for measurement and analysis.

Dynamometer is a device used to place a load on an engine and measure its performance.

Dystrophic Lakes are acidic, shallow bodies of water that contain much humus and/or other organic matter; contain many plants but few fish.