Glossary M

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

MTRU --->Mixed Transuranic Waste

A Mucociliary transport is the process by which Mucus is transported, by ciliary action, from the lungs.

A Mucus is the clear, viscid secretion of mucous membranes, consisting of mucin, epithelial cells, leukocytes, and various Inorganic salts suspended in water.

Mulch is made out of leaves, straw or compost used to cover growing plants to protect them from the wind or cold.

A Mulch Tillage is Full-width tillage involving one or more tillage trips which disturbs all of the soil surface and is done prior to and/or during planting.

Deutsch: Multi-Stakeholder / Español: Multiactor / Português: Multilateral / Français: Multi-parties prenantes / Italiano: Multi-stakeholder

Multi-stakeholder in the environment context refers to a process, approach, or initiative that involves the participation and cooperation of multiple parties or stakeholders with various interests, backgrounds, and expertise in addressing environmental issues and challenges. This includes governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, indigenous communities, scientists, and the general public. Multi-stakeholder approaches are increasingly recognized as essential for effective environmental governance, as they allow for a more inclusive, equitable, and comprehensive understanding and management of environmental problems.

A Multimetric is analysis techniques using several measurable characteristics of a biological assemblage.

A MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY (MCS) is a condition in which a person reports sensitivity or intolerance (as distinct from "allergic") to a number of chemicals and other irritants at

multiple Metric or Multimetric approaches are analysis techniques using several measurable characteristics of a biological

A multiple use is when a water body has more than one beneficial use designation.