Glossary T

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Deutsch: Toxizität / Español: Toxicidad / Português: Toxicidade / Français: Toxicitê
Toxicity is the degree to which a substance can damage an organism. Toxicity can refer to the effect on a whole organism, such as an animal, bacterium, or plant, as well as the effect on a substructure of the organism, such as a cell (cytotoxicity) or an organ such as the liver (hepatotoxicity).

Deutsch: Toxikologie / Español: Toxicología / Português: Toxicologia / Français: Toxicologie / Italiano: Tossicologia

Toxicology in the environmental context refers to the study of the adverse effects of chemicals, pollutants, and other harmful substances on living organisms and ecosystems. Environmental toxicology examines how these substances interact with the environment, including their presence in air, water, soil, and food chains, and assesses the risks they pose to human health, wildlife, and ecological systems.

A Trachea is commonly known as the windpipe, a cartilaginous air tube extending from the larynx (voice box) into the thorax (chest) where it divides into left and right branches.

Deutsch: Verfolgung / Español: Seguimiento / Português: Rastreamento / Français: Suivi / Italiano: Tracciamento

Tracking in the environment context refers to the process of monitoring and recording various environmental factors, such as pollution levels, wildlife movements, deforestation, or carbon emissions. It involves using technologies and methodologies to observe changes in the environment over time, ensuring that data is collected for analysis, regulation, and decision-making to protect and preserve natural ecosystems.

The tractor is the driver compartment and engine of the truck. It has two or three axles.

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A Trailer Tail is an addition to the rear of the trailer that is used to reduce aerodynamic drag. There are several different types, but a standard tail is usually an addition to the

Deutsch: Merkmal / Español: Rasgo / Português: Traço / Français: Trait / Italiano: Caratteristica

Trait in the environment context refers to a specific characteristic or feature of an organism that can influence its ability to survive, reproduce, and interact within its ecosystem. Traits can be physical, such as the color of a plant's flowers, the thickness of an animal's fur, or biochemical, such as the ability of a species to detoxify certain poisons. In environmental science, understanding the traits of different organisms is crucial for studying biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, and the responses of species to environmental changes.

Deutsch: Übertragung / Español: Transferencia / Português: Transferência / Français: Transfert / Italiano: Trasferimento /

Transfer in the environmental context refers to the movement or conveyance of substances, energy, or information from one location or medium to another within ecosystems or between different parts of the environment. Transfers are fundamental processes that govern the flow and distribution of materials and resources in natural systems. They can involve the transport of pollutants, nutrients, energy, or biological organisms and play a crucial role in understanding ecosystem dynamics and environmental processes.

Deutsch: Transparenz / Español: Transparencia / Português: Transparência / Français: Transparence / Italiano: Trasparenza

Transparency is a critical element in environmental governance, ensuring openness, accountability, and trust in actions taken to protect and manage the environment.

Deutsch: *Transportwesen* / Español: *Transporte* / Português: *Transporte* / Français: *Transport* / Italiano: *Trasporti* /

In the environmental context, 'transportation' refers to the movement of people, goods, and resources from one location to another. It plays a significant role in shaping the environmental landscape as it affects air quality, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and land use. Transportation systems, including various modes such as cars, trucks, trains, ships, and airplanes, have both positive and negative environmental impacts.