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Chapter 4 Science
Lesson 2 Waste and Disposal and Recycling
Term | Definition |
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Municipal Solid Waste | Waste produced in homes, businesses, schools and in a community |
Incineration | The burning of solid waste |
Pollutant | A substance that causes pollution |
Leachate | Polluted liquid produced by water passing though and dissolving chemicals from buried wastes in a landfill |
Sanitary Landfill | A landfill that holds nonhazardous waste such as municipal solid waste, construction debris, and some agricultural and industrial wastes. |
Recycling | The process of reclaiming and reusing raw materials |
Biodegradable | Capable of being broken down by bacteria and other decomposeres |
Hazardous Waste | A material that be be harmful if it is not properly disposed of |