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Unit C
Science Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pytoremediation | Clean up of the envitonment usimg planys;"phyto-" means plant and "remediation" means clean up; plants have been used to clean up metals,hydrocarbons, and other chemicals. |
| Leachate | Liquid that dissolves and carries substances as it passes through soils. |
| Amino Acids | Building blocks of proteins |
| Hydrolyze | Break down by water |
| Substrate | Surface on which an organism lives or moves |
| Sewage Treatment plant | Building and grounds containing special equipment to treat wastes from homes, businesses, industries and institutions so that wastes can be disposed of safely |