Glossary L

The Environmental Glossary. Letter L +++ Popular Articles: 'Life', 'Lead', 'Lung'

A Lifetime (Atmospheric) is the lifetime of a greenhouse gas refers to the approximate amount of time it would take for the anthropogenic increment to an atmospheric pollutant concentration to return to its natural level

"Light acclimatization" in the environmental context refers to the process by which organisms adjust to changes in light intensity and quality in their habitats. This adaptation is crucial for a wide range of species, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, enabling them to optimize their growth, behavior, and survival under varying light conditions. Light acclimatization involves physiological and sometimes behavioral changes that allow organisms to manage the energy they receive from sunlight or other light sources efficiently.

- Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) : A Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) is liquid contaminants that are relatively insoluble and lighter than water; also known as "floaters” because they will float on top of an aquifer

A light pollution is Environmental Pollution consisting of harmful or annoying light.

Light-duty vehicles are automobiles and light trucks combined.

Deutsch: Leicht / Español: Ligero / Português: Leve / Français: Léger / Italiano: Leggero

Lightweight in the environmental context refers to materials, products, or designs that are characterized by being less heavy and requiring fewer resources to produce, transport, and use. These lightweight solutions are often pursued to reduce the environmental footprint by lowering energy consumption, minimizing emissions, and enhancing efficiency in various applications.

A Lignite is a brownish-black coal of low rank with high inherent moisture and volatile matter content, used almost exclusively for electric power generation.

Deutsch: Kalkung / Español: Encalado / Português: Calagem / Français: Chaulage / Italiano: Calcinazione

Liming in the environmental context refers to the process of applying lime (calcium carbonate or similar substances) to soil or water to reduce acidity and improve its quality. This technique is commonly used in agriculture, forestry, and water management to restore balance in ecosystems affected by acidification.

A Limit Feeding is a strategy in which pigs are fed a specific amount of food in a specific time period Vs free access to feed.

The Limit of Quantitation (LOQ) is the minimum amount of an analyte that demonstrates a reproducible signal or response such that the specified quality criteria for precision and accuracy are met.