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Diode Electronic device that permits electric current to move through it in single
direction
Direct electric current (Normally termed as direct current) Electric current
flowing only in one direction
Disaster An extreme hazard event that causes noteworthy disruption, damage, and
casualties
Disaster management Systematic management to reduce impacts of disasters
Disaster preparedness Preplanned actions to reduce the impact of disasters
Disaster recovery Actions taken after a disaster to restore the disaster affected
community
Disaster rehabilitation Set of measures taken after a disaster to bring back to
disaster affected community to normal life
Disaster relief/response Coordinated activities intended to meet the needs of people affected by a disaster
Disaster risk reduction Measures to curb disaster losses
Disaster waste Waste generated due to a disaster
Disease Abnormal condition that negatively affects the normal functioning of the
body
Displacement Change in position of an object is called displacement
Disposal (in the context of solid waste) The process of final disposal of solid
waste
Disseminated disease (metastatic disease) Ailment that affects several parts of
the body
Diverging wave Wave in which the energy is spread over a larger and larger area
DNA methylation Adding methyl group on DNA
Domestic waste Waste generated from domestic activities
Domestic waste Waste produced due to domestic activities
Donor agency An agency that donates funds for developmental activity
Dose The amount of substance to which a person is exposed
Drought Phenomenon that arise when precipitation is noticeably below normal
levels
Dynamics Specialization of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under
the action of forces
Dysbiosis (dysbacteriosis) Microbial imbalance or maladaptation
Early warning Providing effective and timely information regarding a forthcoming hazard
Earthquake Shaking of ground due to seismic waves
Ecological community Community of living beings characterized by a unique
assemblage of species as well as their population
Economies in transition (EIT) Nations undergoing the process of transition to
market economy
Ecosystem Interactive system of living things as well as their abiotic environment
Ecosystem services Ecological processes having monetary or non-monetary value
Eco-terrorism An act of violence committed in support of environmental or ecological causes
Glossary
Diode Electronic device that permits electric current to move through it in single
direction
Direct electric current (Normally termed as direct current) Electric current
flowing only in one direction
Disaster An extreme hazard event that causes noteworthy disruption, damage, and
casualties
Disaster management Systematic management to reduce impacts of disasters
Disaster preparedness Preplanned actions to reduce the impact of disasters
Disaster recovery Actions taken after a disaster to restore the disaster affected
community
Disaster rehabilitation Set of measures taken after a disaster to bring back to
disaster affected community to normal life
Disaster relief/response Coordinated activities intended to meet the needs of people affected by a disaster
Disaster risk reduction Measures to curb disaster losses
Disaster waste Waste generated due to a disaster
Disease Abnormal condition that negatively affects the normal functioning of the
body
Displacement Change in position of an object is called displacement
Disposal (in the context of solid waste) The process of final disposal of solid
waste
Disseminated disease (metastatic disease) Ailment that affects several parts of
the body
Diverging wave Wave in which the energy is spread over a larger and larger area
DNA methylation Adding methyl group on DNA
Domestic waste Waste generated from domestic activities
Domestic waste Waste produced due to domestic activities
Donor agency An agency that donates funds for developmental activity
Dose The amount of substance to which a person is exposed
Drought Phenomenon that arise when precipitation is noticeably below normal
levels
Dynamics Specialization of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under
the action of forces
Dysbiosis (dysbacteriosis) Microbial imbalance or maladaptation
Early warning Providing effective and timely information regarding a forthcoming hazard
Earthquake Shaking of ground due to seismic waves
Ecological community Community of living beings characterized by a unique
assemblage of species as well as their population
Economies in transition (EIT) Nations undergoing the process of transition to
market economy
Ecosystem Interactive system of living things as well as their abiotic environment
Ecosystem services Ecological processes having monetary or non-monetary value
Eco-terrorism An act of violence committed in support of environmental or ecological causes
Glossary