“Partículas sólidas projetadas no ar por forças naturais, tais como vento, erupção vulcânica ou terremoto, ou por processos mecânicos tais gomo trituração, moagem, esmagamento, perfuração, demolição, peneiramento, varredura. Geralmente, o tamanho das partículas de poeira situa-se entre 1 e 100 micra. Quando menores que 1 mícron, as partículas são classificadas …
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1. Visible or measurable discharge of a contaminant from a given point of origin; can be visible or thermal in water, or visible in the air as, for example, a plume of smoke. 2. The area of measurable and potentially harmful radiation leaking form a damage
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Comprende todos los terrenos, estructuras, obras y mejoras del terreno donde se procesan los residuos sólidos. Fuentes: REGLAMENTO GESTIÓN DE RESIDUOS SÓLIDOS – Ministerio de Desarrollo Sostenible y Medio Ambiente da Bolivia
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Poço de observação no qual é medido o nível freático ou a altura piezométrica” (DNAEE, 1976).
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Processes generally used in large-scale wastewater treatment facilities. Physical processes may involve air-stripping or filtration. Chemical treatment includes coagulation, chlorination, or ozone addition
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The Manufacture by plants of carbohydrates and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll, using sunlight as an energy source. Source: World Bank
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Air pollutants formed by the action of sunlight on oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons. Source: World Bank
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An essential chemical food element that can contribute to the eutrophication of lakes and other water bodies. Increased phosphorus levels result from discharge of phosphorus-containing materials into surface waters. Source: World Bank
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Certain chemical compounds containing phosphorus. Source: World Bank
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Organic compounds that are byproducts of petroleum refining, tanning, and textile, dye, and resin manufacturing. Low concentrations cause taste and odor problems in water; higher concentrations can kill aquatic life and humans. Source: World Bank
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