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A Reverse osmosis is Common process used to produce Deionized water from municipal water (Brown and Caldwell, 1990).

A Reverse Osmosis Reject Water is Waste water released from the Reverse osmosis process.

Deutsch: Rezension / Español: Reseña / Português: Resenha / Italiano: Recensione
A review is an evaluation of a publication, service, or company such as a movie (a movie review), video game, musical composition (music review of a composition or recording), book (book review); a piece of hardware like a car, home appliance, or computer; or an event or performance, such as a live music concert, play, musical theater show, dance show, or art exhibition.

Deutsch: Revolution / Español: Revolución / Português: Revolução / Français: Rêvolution / Italiano: Rivoluzione

Revolution in the environment context refers to a significant and often abrupt change or transformation in the environmental, ecological, or sustainability aspects of a region or the entire planet. These revolutions can manifest as major shifts in environmental policies, technology adoption, conservation efforts, or public awareness, leading to substantial improvements or challenges in the natural world.

Deutsch: Rhinitis / Español: Rinitis / Português: Rinite / Français: Rhinite / Italiano: Rinite

Rhinitis in the environmental context refers to the inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes, often triggered or exacerbated by environmental factors such as air pollution, allergens (like pollen or dust), and climate conditions. It is commonly associated with symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, and itching. Environmental rhinitis, particularly allergic rhinitis, is influenced by exposure to airborne pollutants, allergens, and irritants that are prevalent in the environment.

Deutsch: Reis / Español: Arroz / Português: Arroz / Français: Riz / Italiano: Riso

Rice is one of the most important staple crops in the world, feeding billions of people, particularly in Asia, Africa, and parts of Latin America. In the environmental context, rice cultivation plays a crucial role in food security but is also associated with significant environmental impacts, including high water usage, methane emissions, and ecosystem disruption. The sustainability of rice farming is essential for addressing the environmental challenges related to agriculture and ensuring long-term global food security.

A rider is usually unrelated provisions tacked onto an existing Congressional bill.

A Ridge Tillage is the soil is left undisturbed from harvest to planting except for strips up to 1/3 of the row width.

A Riffle is a shallow, gravelly area of streambed with swift current. Used for spawning by salmonids and other fishes.

A Rill Erosion is the removal of soil by concentrated water running through little streamlets, or headcuts. Detachment in a rill occurs if the sediment in the flow is below the amount