Glossary I
The Instrument Detection Level (IDL) is the lowest concentration of an analyte that, when directly inputted and processed on a specific piece of analytical equipment, produces a signal/response that is statistically distinct from the signal/response arising from equipment noise” alone.
Deutsch: Instrumentierung / Español: Instrumentación / Português: Instrumentação / Français: Instrumentation / Italiano: Strumentazione
Instrumentation in the environmental context refers to the tools, devices, and technologies used to measure, monitor, and analyze environmental parameters such as air quality, water quality, soil conditions, weather patterns, and pollution levels. These instruments are essential for collecting data that help scientists, engineers, and policymakers understand environmental conditions, track changes, and make informed decisions about environmental management and protection.
Deutsch: Dämmung / Español: Aislamiento / Português: Isolamento / Français: Isolation / Italiano: Isolamento
Insulation in the environmental context refers to materials or systems used to reduce the transfer of heat, sound, or electricity between objects, spaces, or environments. It plays a crucial role in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and enhancing comfort in buildings and other applications.
Deutsch: Aufnahme / Español: Ingesta / Português: Ingestão / Français: Ingestion / Italiano: Assunzione
Intake in the environmental context refers to the process by which organisms or systems draw in substances such as air, water, nutrients, or pollutants from their surroundings. This process is essential for the survival and functioning of living organisms and plays a critical role in the maintenance of environmental systems.
Deutsch: Interaktion / Español: Interacción / Português: Interação / Français: Interaction / Italiano: Interazione
Interaction in the environmental context refers to the dynamic relationships and influences between different components of ecosystems, including living organisms (biotic factors) and non-living elements (abiotic factors). These interactions are fundamental to ecological processes, maintaining balance and sustaining life on Earth.