Glossary
Acidification This is a reduction in pH.
Acidulation This can be attained through the addition of sulfuric acid to decompose large oil particles that elude from the equalization tank into smaller
particles.
Additive production This is an emerging transformative approach to industrial
production that enables the creation of lighter, flexible, stronger parts, and
systems in order to improve resource efficiency and other sustainability practices.
Aerosols These are tiny particles released by trucks and cars, which may slow
down the process of global warming.
Agroforestry An agricultural practice that integrates growing of trees and crop
food or animal rearing on the same piece of land.
Alien species An alien species is a species introduced outside its normal distribution.
Anthropogenic activities These are human activities that have an influence on the
environment.
Aquaculture Cultivation of aquatic organisms under controlled conditions.
Aquifers These are underground layer permeable rocks that bear water.
Artificial intelligence Intelligence exhibited by machine.
Biofuels They make use of edible feedstock, including corn, cellulosic ethanol can
be produced through the use of raw materials, such as grass and wood.
Biogeochemical cycles This is the pathway by which essential elements are being
transferred across the Earth.
Biomass energy This is produced through the burning of timber, wood, and
municipal, agricultural, and landfill waste.
Biomimicry This is the imitation of nature to proffer sustainable solutions to
human problems.
Biomining This utilizes microorganisms in the recovery of metals, also offers the
possibility of mining with minimal disruption to land.
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Acidification This is a reduction in pH.
Acidulation This can be attained through the addition of sulfuric acid to decompose large oil particles that elude from the equalization tank into smaller
particles.
Additive production This is an emerging transformative approach to industrial
production that enables the creation of lighter, flexible, stronger parts, and
systems in order to improve resource efficiency and other sustainability practices.
Aerosols These are tiny particles released by trucks and cars, which may slow
down the process of global warming.
Agroforestry An agricultural practice that integrates growing of trees and crop
food or animal rearing on the same piece of land.
Alien species An alien species is a species introduced outside its normal distribution.
Anthropogenic activities These are human activities that have an influence on the
environment.
Aquaculture Cultivation of aquatic organisms under controlled conditions.
Aquifers These are underground layer permeable rocks that bear water.
Artificial intelligence Intelligence exhibited by machine.
Biofuels They make use of edible feedstock, including corn, cellulosic ethanol can
be produced through the use of raw materials, such as grass and wood.
Biogeochemical cycles This is the pathway by which essential elements are being
transferred across the Earth.
Biomass energy This is produced through the burning of timber, wood, and
municipal, agricultural, and landfill waste.
Biomimicry This is the imitation of nature to proffer sustainable solutions to
human problems.
Biomining This utilizes microorganisms in the recovery of metals, also offers the
possibility of mining with minimal disruption to land.
© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020
A. A. Akinsemolu, The Principles of Green and Sustainability Science,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2493-6
381