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Inia geoffrensis

Deutsch: Amazonasdelfin / Español: Delfín rosado / Português: Boto-cor-de-rosa / Français: Dauphin de l'Amazone / Italiano: Inia

Inia geoffrensis, commonly known as the Amazon river dolphin or boto, is a freshwater cetacean endemic to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America. As the largest river dolphin species, it plays a critical ecological role in its habitat while facing significant anthropogenic threats. Its distinctive morphology and behavior distinguish it from marine dolphins, reflecting adaptations to complex fluvial environments.

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Injection well

An injection well is refers to a well constructed for the purpose of injecting treated wastewater directly into the ground.

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Injury

Deutsch: Verletzung / Español: Lesión / Português: Lesão / Français: Blessure / Italiano: Infortunio /

Français: Blessure - Blessure / Italiano: Ecchimosi - Ecchimosi
Injury is damage to a biological organism caused by physical means. Major trauma is injury that can potentially lead to serious outcomes.

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Innovative Treatment Technologies

Innovative Treatment Technologies are remedies that have been tested, selected, or used for treating Hazardous Waste or contaminated materials but don"t have much information on cost

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Inorganic

An Inorganic is Not capable of sustaining life. Often refers to dirt or soil.

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Inorganic compound

An Inorganic compound is Combination of two or more elements other than those used to form organic compounds.

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Inorganic Compounds

Inorganic Compounds are chemical compounds that do not contain carbon, usually associated with life processes; for example, metals are inorganic

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Inorganic Contaminants

Inorganic Contaminants are Mineral -based compounds such as metals, nitrates, and asbestos. These contaminants are naturally-occurring in some water, but can also get into water through farming, chemical manufacturing, and other human activities.

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Inorganic fertilizer

An Inorganic fertilizer is See synthetic fertilizer.

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Input pollution control

input pollution control --->Pollution prevention

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