TERM 1
Pollution
DEFINITION 1
the presence of a substance in the environment that because
of its composition or quantity prevents functioning of natural
processes and produces undesirable environmental or health
effects
TERM 2
Pollutant
DEFINITION 2
any material that causes pollution, usually by-products of
some desirable action
TERM 3
Xenobiotic
DEFINITION 3
A xenobiotic is a chemical which is found in an organism but
which is not normally produced or expected to be present in
it. usually non toxic, but can be toxic i.e. CO2
TERM 4
Environmental Health
DEFINITION 4
connections between environmental hazards and human
disease or death
TERM 5
Environment
DEFINITION 5
the whole context of human life (combination of physical,
chemical, and biological factors)
