Glossary M

The Environmental Glossary. Letter M +++ Popular Articles: 'Monitoring', 'Measurement', 'Mean'

Deutsch: Modul / Español: Módulo / Português: Módulo / Français: Module / Italiano: Modulo /

A Module is a number of solar Cells electrically connected, protected from Environmental stresses, self-contained and not subdividable, providing a single electrical output.

Moist in the environmental context refers to the presence of a moderate amount of moisture or water content in a particular area, substance, or atmosphere. It is a term used to describe conditions that are neither excessively dry nor saturated with water. The level of moisture or humidity in an environment can significantly impact various natural processes, ecosystems, and human activities.

In the environmental context, "moisture" refers to the presence of water or the level of water content in a substance, such as soil, air, or living organisms. Moisture is a crucial factor that influences various environmental processes, including weather patterns, plant growth, ecosystem dynamics, and water availability.

Deutsch: Schimmel / Español: Moho / Português: Mofo / Français: Moisissure / Italiano: Muffa

Mold in the environmental context refers to a type of fungus that grows in multicellular structures called hyphae, forming visible colonies. Molds thrive in damp, warm, and humid environments and are commonly found on organic materials. Their presence in indoor and outdoor settings can impact air quality and human health, playing a significant role in environmental ecosystems and building management.

A Molecule is Chemical combination of two or more Atoms of the same Chemical Element (such as O2) or

Deutsch: Weichtier / Español: Molusco / Português: Molusco / Français: Mollusque / Italiano: Mollusco

Mollusk refers to a diverse group of invertebrate animals belonging to the phylum Mollusca. Mollusks include species such as snails, clams, squids, and octopuses, and they play vital roles in various ecosystems.

A Molting is the process of shedding and then regrowing feathers in laying hens.

Deutsch: Überwacher / Español: Monitor / Português: Monitor / Français: Moniteur / Italiano: Monitor /

A Monitor is for the measure of a characteristic, such as streambank condition, dissolved oxygen, or fish population, using uniform methods to evaluate change over a period of time.

Deutsch: Überwachung / Español: Monitoreo / Português: Monitoramento / Français: Surveillance / Italiano: Monitoraggio /

A monitoring is In EMAP, the periodic collection of data that is used to determine the condition of ecological resources. "Periodic or continuous surveillance or testing to determine

A Monitoring of water is Monitoring of water use by an industry, using Metering for example,