Reduction in the degree or intensity of emissions or other pollutants.
Chemical or physical take-up of molecules into the bulk of a solid or liquid, forming either a solution or compound.
Any gas mixture that turns to an acid when dissolved in water (normally refers to H2S + CO2 from sour gas (q.v.)).
A process in which no heat is gained or lost by the system.
The uptake of molecules on the surface of a solid or a liquid.
Planting of new forests on lands that historically have not contained forests.
Natural mineral — such as feldspar, clays, micas, amphiboles — composed of Al2O3 and SiO2 plus other cations.
Organic chemical compound containing one or more nitrogens in -NH2, -NH or -N groups.
Reducing condition that only supports life that does not require free oxygen.
Calcium sulphate: the common hydrous form is called gypsum.
Applies to the area south of 60 degrees South, and declares that Antarctica shall be used for peaceful purposes only.
Coal with the highest carbon content and therefore the highest rank (q.v.).
Source that is man-made as opposed to natural.
Folded geological strata that is convex upward.
American Petroleum Institute; degree API is a measure of oil density given by (141.5/specific gravity) -131.5.
Geological structure containing water and with significant permeability to allow flow; it is bound by seals.
A geological province with high petroleum potential.
The amount by which a Party listed in Annex B of the Kyoto Protocol agrees to reduce its anthropogenic emissions.
Auto Thermal Reforming: a process in which the heat for the reaction of CH4 with steam is generated by partial oxidation of CH4.
The production of electricity for own use.
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