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

Duck

Dump

A Dump (Dump site) is a site used to dispose of solid waste without Environmental controls.

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Dump sites

German: Deponie
Dump sites are waste Disposal grounds.

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Dune

Deutsch: Düne / Español: Duna / Português: Duna / Français: Dune / Italiano: Duna

A dune is a natural landform consisting of a hill or ridge of sand built up by wind processes. Dunes typically form in coastal, desert, and other sandy environments where loose sand is transported and deposited by wind. The shape, size, and movement of dunes are influenced by wind direction, wind speed, sand availability, and vegetation.

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Dunkelflaute

Duplicate

A Duplicate is a second Aliquot or sample that is treated the same as the original sample in order to determine the precision of the analytical method. (See: aliquot.)

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Duplicate measurements

Duplicate measurements are Two measurements made concurrently and in the same location, or side-by-side. Used to evaluate the precision of the measurement method.

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Durability

Durable goods

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

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