circulation of water
111LEGENDRE — FRANCE (see also List of Individuals) 10.11.1907 Paris/F 26.4.1994 Paris/F Robert Legendre graduated in 1927 from Ecole Polytechnique and two years later from Ecole d Application du Génie Maritime EAGM as a naval engineer. Emile Barillon (1879… …
112ra|di|o|so|di|um — «RAY dee oh SOH dee uhm», noun. a radioisotope of sodium, used in studying blood circulation and water metabolism, and in the treatment of kidney and other diseases …
113Salinity — Annual mean sea surface …
114Cultural eutrophication — is the process that speeds up natural eutrophication because of human activity.[1] Due to clearing of land and building of towns and cities, land runoff is accelerated and more nutrients such as phosphates and nitrate are supplied to lakes and… …
115crankcase ventilation — circulation of air through the crankcase of a running engine to remove water, blow by, and other gases in order to prevent oil dilution and contamination, sludge formation, and pressure build up. Also see closed crankcase ventilation positive… …
116climate — /kluy mit/, n. 1. the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. 2. a region or… …
117Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …
118Physical oceanography — World ocean bathymetry. Physical oceanography is the study of physical conditions and physical processes within the ocean, especially the motions and physical properties of ocean waters. Physical oceanography is one of several sub domains into… …
119endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… …
120Three-drum boilers — Three drum boiler, casing removed …
